Health & Safety Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) aligned with corporate ESG goals, local regulations, and international standards (e.g., ISO 45001, IOGP, API, OSHA).
• Define, standardize, and implement company-wide HS policies, procedures, and templates to ensure consistency, compliance, and best practices across all departments and sites.
• Serve as the ESG Division’s lead on health and safety matters, ensuring integration of HS performance into broader sustainability reporting and disclosures.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and site inspections to identify hazards and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead investigations of workplace incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions are documented and followed up.
• Support ESG reporting by providing accurate health and safety data (e.g., TRIR, LTIFR), including disclosures under GRI, SASB, or other ESG frameworks.
• Design and deliver training programs that promote a safety-first culture and build internal HS competencies.
• Collaborate with environmental and community relations teams to address cross-cutting HS issues (e.g., emergency preparedness).
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure timely submission of all compliance reports and permits.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness and coordination with community stakeholders when necessary.
• Provide strategic input to ESG leadership on health and safety risks, trends, and opportunities.

PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

• Lead the development and implementation of process safety programs in alignment with OSHA PSM, API RP 752/753, and other international best practices.
• Oversee and facilitate HAZOPs and other process hazard analyses across operational sites, ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up.
• Conduct or oversee flow modeling and consequence analysis (e.g., gas dispersion, fire and explosion modeling) to support risk reduction strategies.
• Support engineering teams in integrating inherently safer design principles into plant modifications and new projects.
• Coordinate quantitative risk assessments (QRA) and ensure findings are integrated into operational controls.
• Review and validate emissions data and calculations for internal reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure process safety risks are identified and addressed proactively.

BUDGETING

• Lead the preparation of the monthly budget.
• Develop and manage all budget items, including cost control and expenditure forecasting.
• Ensure the budget is in line with the department’s scheduled activities.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Supervise the team to execute assigned projects within deadlines and budget. 
• Carry out performance appraisals and development plans with subordinate staff. 
• Coordinate the leave schedule of subordinate staff. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field is mandatory.
• Master's degree is mandatory.
• Proven experience in Process Safety Management with a strong background in gas operations is mandatory.
• Multicultural experience is mandatory.
• Proficiency in French is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in HS / Process Safety Management role, in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Demonstrated experience in HAZOP facilitation, LOPA, SIL Assessments, QRA, consequence analysis, and GHC emissions quantification.
• Familiarity with software tools such as PHAST, Aspen HYSYS, or FlareSim is a strong advantage.
• Deep understanding of OSHA PSM, API, and ISO standards related to process safety and industrial risk management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong understanding of ESG principles, frameworks, and their intersection with health and safety.
• Certification in health & safety (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor).
• Proven experience in incident investigation, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience contributing to sustainability or ESG reports is an advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic Vision: Lead projects aimed at enhancing efficiencies through refined processes and procedures.
• Strong Leadership: Capable of addressing technical, financial, and HR challenges in a dynamic business environment.
• Analytical Expertise: Excellent analytical skills with a focus on data analysis and process optimization.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy and compliance in all documentation and processes.
• Confidentiality and Integrity: Proven ability to manage sensitive information professionally and confidentially.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities to effectively engage with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Demonstrated capacity to analyze complex issues and develop practical solutions.
• Change Leadership: Experience in spearheading change initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Diligent Project Management: Effectively manage multiple projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Technology Optimization: Navigate complexities and drive efficiency through technological advancements.
• Organizational Skills: Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities across various disciplines.