Health, Safety & Environment Specialist

Job Summary and Purpose
Ensure Safety and Occupational Health Systems within the organization are up to date at all times, coordinating with Nakilat interest to enhance safety and health standards, through reviewing and following-up on safe working practices at work sites, developing and implementing the SHEQ Management System (SHEQ-MS) for continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with corporate, shipping, and ship repair industry standards.
Additionally, lead data analytics and performance reporting for Nakilat’s HSEQ function, conducting deep-dive incident investigations and trend analysis to drive strategic decision-making. 
Maintain and update company Policies and Procedures for continuous improvement in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment certifications in ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001.

Accountabilities

Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis & Risk Management
1.   Lead high-severity safety incident investigations across Nakilat, its JVs, and Fleet operations, using Kelvin TOP-SET and TapRoot methodologies.
2.   Conduct deep-dive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for systemic safety issues, identifying trends and behavioral patterns that contribute to incidents.
3.   Develop comprehensive yet concise investigation reports, ensuring clarity and executive-level insight.
4.   Establish and maintain a lessons-learned database for safety improvements.
5.   Implement structured risk assessment methodologies such as HAZOP, Bow Tie, and FMEA to evaluate workplace hazards.
6.   Identify high-risk operations and propose data-driven mitigation strategies.
7.   Monitor compliance with permit-to-work (PTW) and job safety analysis (JSA) protocols across Nakilat’s business units.
8.   Conduct internal and external audits, ensuring alignment with international and regional safety regulations.
HSEQ Performance Data Analytics, Reporting & Compliance
9.   Collect, analyze, and interpret HSEQ performance data, integrating metrics from Nakilat, its JVs, and Fleet.
10.   Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, SAP-EHS, and other data analytics tools.
11.   Conduct trend analysis and predictive modeling to identify potential risks before they result in incidents.
12.   Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual safety performance reports to senior management and regulatory authorities.
13.   Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 standards, integrating analytics into regulatory reporting frameworks.
14.   Manage SHEQ data and statistics, ensuring accurate reporting on safety performance, trend analysis, and benchmarking.
15.   Review and analyze injury and incident reports received from JV Companies and suggest additional mitigation actions.
16.   Prepare SHE announcements, alerts, and circulars to inform all staff of SHE-related issues.
Safety Culture, Training & Awareness
17.   Develop data-driven safety awareness campaigns, integrating insights from incident trend analysis.
18.   Train Nakilat, JV, and Fleet personnel on HSEQ data interpretation and risk assessment methodologies.
19.   Collaborate with L&D team to ensure HSEQ trainings’ alignment with Nakilat’s safety objectives and analytics findings.
20.   Develop, coordinate, and deliver Safety, Health, and Environment-related training programs for employees and Safety Focal Points in coordination with the L&D section.
21.   Implement permit-to-work systems, issue work permits, and monitor compliance.
22.   Conduct emergency evacuation drills and ensure emergency preparedness across Nakilat facilities.
Competencies
Achievement Oriented - Advanced
Business Process Analysis - Specialist
Collaboration & Team Work - Advanced
Customer Centricity - Advanced
Drive Vision - Advanced
Emergency Response - Specialist
Empower & Nurture Talent - Advanced
Environmental Risk Management - Specialist
Health Management - Specialist
Incident Management - Expert
Interactive Communication - Advanced
Quality Management - Specialist
Safety Management - Specialist
Solution Oriented - Advanced
Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills
Qualifications:
•   Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field.
•   Formal Health and Safety training required if the primary qualification is not specific to HSE.
•   ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification.
•   Risk Management Certification (ISO 31000).
•   Membership in a recognized OHS professional body (e.g., NEBOSH preferred).
Experience:
•   Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a position-related role, including both office and shipyard/maritime environments.
•   Experience as a Safety Inspector, overseeing compliance and regulatory adherence.
•   Previous experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment, preferably in the Middle East or Asia.
•   Proven track record in implementing ISO 45001 requirements across diverse operational settings.
Job Specific Skills:
•   Thorough knowledge and understanding of safety rules, Statutory and regulatory requirements and industry best practices are pre-requisites for this position regarding IOGP, ITOSF and TMSA
•   Extensive experience leading high-severity safety incident investigations using Kelvin TOP-SET and/or TapRoot methodologies across Nakilat, its JVs, and Fleet operations.
•   Expertise in deep-dive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify systemic failures, trends, and corrective actions.
•   Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 standards within an organization.
•   Proven ability to lead internal and external HSEQ audits, identify compliance gaps, and implement corrective measures.
•   Demonstrated success in designing and implementing Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) and Incident & Injury-Free (IIF) initiatives.
•   Experience fostering a proactive safety culture through engagement, awareness programs, and leadership training.
•   Proven experience managing high-risk non-compliance issues and engaging senior leadership to drive corrective actions.
•   Strong ability to collaborate with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
•   Strong background in data analytics and mining, leveraging insights to improve safety performance and risk mitigation.
•   Expertise in conducting Risk Assessments for complex projects and / or processes.
•   Proficient in operation of SAP-EHS Module
•   Power BI dashboards development and application