HSE Manager – Mission Critical Infrastructure

HSE Manager

HSE Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement Project HSE Plans aligned with client requirements, project specifications, and Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS).
• Establish HSE policies, procedures, objectives, and performance standards.
• Define and monitor project HSE KPIs and safety performance indicators.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and safety excellence across all project teams.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Qatar Labor Law, HSE regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to QCDD fire and life safety requirements.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other applicable international standards.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, consultants, and auditors regarding HSE matters.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Management

• Lead the preparation, review, and approval of Risk Assessments (RA) and Method Statements (MS).
• Identify and manage risks associated with:
• Energized electrical systems
• Heavy lifting operations
• Confined space entry
• Work at height
• Hot works
• Critical commissioning activities
• Implement effective mitigation measures and safety controls.
• Monitor effectiveness of risk management programs throughout the project lifecycle.

Site HSE Management

• Monitor daily construction and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with approved HSE procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety assessments.
• Ensure proper PPE compliance and safe working practices.
• Enforce zero-tolerance policies for unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Support project leadership in maintaining a safe working environment.

Permit-to-Work (PTW) Coordination

• Oversee the implementation and administration of Permit-to-Work systems.
• Coordinate with PTW Managers, Permit Officers, construction teams, and commissioning personnel.
• Ensure safe execution of high-risk activities through proper permit controls and authorization processes.
• Verify compliance with isolation procedures and permit requirements.

Testing & Commissioning Safety

• Ensure safe execution of FAT, SAT, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) activities.
• Support commissioning activities involving energization, live testing, and critical system validation.
• Enforce Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Commissioning Managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Monitor safety during black-building tests, shutdown activities, and operational readiness exercises.

Incident Management & Investigation

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and management summaries.
• Monitor trends and implement lessons learned across project teams.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct HSE inductions, training programs, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Ensure all personnel understand site-specific safety requirements and emergency procedures.
• Promote safety awareness initiatives and workforce engagement programs.
• Verify competency requirements for high-risk and specialized activities.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Develop and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans.
• Conduct emergency drills covering fire, evacuation, medical emergencies, and critical infrastructure incidents.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities with local authorities and emergency services.
• Ensure emergency equipment and response teams remain fully operational and ready.

Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and project sustainability objectives.
• Manage waste disposal, recycling programs, and environmental protection initiatives.
• Monitor noise, dust, pollution, and environmental impacts associated with construction activities.
• Promote sustainable construction and environmental best practices.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate HSE records, registers, permits, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports.
• Track safety performance metrics, KPIs, and corrective action status.
• Provide management with regular HSE performance updates and recommendations.

Vendor & Contractor HSE Management

• Ensure contractors, subcontractors, and vendors comply with project HSE requirements.
• Conduct contractor HSE evaluations, audits, and performance reviews.
• Monitor contractor safety statistics and compliance performance.
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement among all project stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of HSE experience within construction, infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, or hyperscale infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in high-risk construction and commissioning environments.
• Strong background in Permit-to-Work systems, electrical safety, and commissioning safety management.
• Experience working with multinational contractors, consultants, and client organizations.
• Knowledge of local regulatory requirements and international HSE best practices.

Mandatory Certifications

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or NEBOSH Diploma

• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

• OSHA Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Other internationally recognized HSE certifications

• Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems

• Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

• Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) Procedures

• Construction and Commissioning Safety
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• Contractor Safety Management

• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Standards
• NFPA Codes and International Safety Standards