HSE & Process Safety Manager

Purpose/ Mission:

• The HSE & Process Safety Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Process Safety activities throughout the DRI Plant lifecycle, including Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Commissioning, Start-up, and Operations.
• The role ensures full compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and international best practices while establishing a strong safety culture and safeguarding personnel, assets, the environment, and business continuity. The position plays a critical role in managing construction safety risks, process safety hazards, and operational excellence within a high-hazard industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

HSE Leadership & Governance

Develop and implement the overall HSE strategy for the DRI Plant project and operational phases.

Establish HSE objectives, targets, KPIs, and improvement programs.

Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, permits, corporate requirements, and international standards.

Promote a Zero Harm culture across employees, contractors, and subcontractors.

Provide HSE leadership to project, operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor teams.

Construction HSE Management

Lead all HSE activities during site preparation, civil works, structural erection, mechanical installation, piping, refractory works, electrical and instrumentation construction.

Review contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and mobilization requirements.

Monitor contractor compliance with project HSE requirements.

Oversee high-risk construction activities including:

Working at heights

Heavy lifting and crane operations

Confined space entry

Hot work

Excavation activities

Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)

Electrical isolation

Conduct HSE audits, inspections, and contractor performance evaluations.

Drive proactive hazard identification and intervention programs.

Commissioning & Start-up Safety

Develop and implement commissioning and start-up HSE programs.

Ensure safe introduction of energy, process gases, utilities, and raw materials into the facility.

Lead Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR).

Verify readiness of emergency systems, fire protection systems, gas detection systems, and critical safety barriers.

Participate in commissioning risk assessments and operational readiness reviews.

Ensure safe execution of plant start-up activities.

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Establish and maintain a comprehensive Process Safety Management system.

Lead hazard identification and risk assessment studies including:

HAZID

HAZOP

LOPA

Bow-Tie Analysis

What-if Studies

Manage Management of Change (MOC) processes.

Ensure integrity of Safety Critical Equipment and Safety Instrumented Systems.

Support Asset Integrity and Mechanical Integrity programs.

Lead investigations of process safety incidents and near misses.

Special focus areas include:

Natural gas systems

Hydrogen-rich reducing gas systems

Reformer operations

Reduction furnace operations

High-temperature process equipment

Dust explosion prevention

Fire and explosion risk management

Operational HSE Management

Lead HSE programs during plant operation.

Ensure implementation of:

Permit to Work (PTW)

Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)

Confined Space Entry

Working at Height

Hot Work Control

Contractor Safety Management

Conduct routine HSE audits and workplace inspections.

Monitor occupational health and industrial hygiene programs.

Ensure emergency preparedness and response capability.

Environmental Management

Manage environmental compliance programs.

Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.

Oversee:

Air emissions monitoring

Dust control systems

Wastewater management

Hazardous waste management

Resource efficiency programs

Lead initiatives related to sustainability, decarbonization, and environmental performance improvement.

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

Lead investigations of injuries, property damage, environmental incidents, and process safety events.

Conduct root cause analysis using recognized methodologies.

Develop and track corrective and preventive actions.

Maintain site risk registers and risk mitigation plans.

Emergency Response & Crisis Management

Establish site emergency response systems.

Lead emergency preparedness planning.

Conduct drills for:

Fire and explosion scenarios

Gas release incidents

Hydrogen leaks

Confined space rescue

Medical emergencies

Coordinate with external emergency response agencies and authorities.

Team Leadership

Build and lead the HSE organization for both project and operational phases.

Develop HSE competencies throughout the workforce.

Coach managers and supervisors in safety leadership and risk management.

Support workforce engagement and behavioral safety initiatives.

Support the Oman Project Director in all relevant tasks where requested.

Requirements/ Skills/ Experience:

Experience in at least one of the following industries:

DRI / Ironmaking

Steel Manufacturing

Petrochemical

Refinery

LNG

Oil & Gas

Power Generation

Experience supporting EPC construction projects and operational facilities.

Experience in commissioning and start-up of industrial plants is highly preferred.

Required Education/ Qualification/ Training:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.

Minimum 10 years of HSE experience in heavy industrial environments.

Minimum 5 years in a management role.

NEBOSH International Diploma

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Process Safety Management Training

Incident Investigation Certification

Required Language Proficiency:

English - Fluent