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:

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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