Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented HSE Manager to join our team!  You are a “Make It Happen” person. Your sense of accountability makes you a manager who businesses compete for. You take ownership of your work as a matter of personal integrity and lead your team to do the same. If it’s not their best, they make the necessary changes. Our organization appreciates the timeliness with which you get things done as well as the solid end product you deliver. You’re someone we can count on.

You will ensure that Parsons and the Client operations comply with all relevant internal and statutory regulations, systems, procedures, and policies. Additionally, you will be required to regularly review ongoing operations and provide guidance on compliance.

The position entails direct reporting to the Client organization and necessitates daily collaboration with all HSE personnel, internal departments, client representatives, and external contractors and consultants on the project

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop, oversee, implement, monitor and maintain Health, Safety, and Environment and Security (HSSE) policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct internal and external compliance audits and present findings.
• Implement and maintain established SH&E Management Plan & Procedures to ensure the site work process are performed in compliance with approved SH&E Management Plan & Procedures
• Develop strategy, management systems and key performance indicators to assess and monitor achievement of performance excellence.
• Plan and execute a program for SH&E training, motivation and further competency development for site personnel to ensure site SH&E training programs are implemented.
• Promote a SH&E culture which is consistent with Parsons leadership ambitions and values and defining and implementing Site Specific SH&E Program and Plans.
• Oversees Parsons SH&E policies and procedures and ensures they are maintained and updated in accordance with Parsons’ quality and recordkeeping requirements.
• Guide, support and facilitate ownership, implementation and improvement of SH&E requirements including workplace safety, personal safety, asset integrity and management of health, safety and environmental hazards.
• Provide coaching and assistance to the Site team with regard to the implementation of Parsons SH&E Standards, statutory requirements, industry standards, and best practice.
• Ensures that good coordination of the SH&E team with other Operations functions (Engineering, Construction, Contract Management, Procurement, etc.).
• Train, mentor and supervise the SH&E Officers assigned to each project.
• Establishing a clearly defined initiative within the organization to adhere to the legal requirements of the UAE.
• Addressing non-compliance situations and providing advice on mitigation plans.
• Conducting internal and external compliance audits to identify potential weaknesses and noncompliance situations.
• Develop and implement safety protocols and compliance programs.
• Ensure all engineering projects adhere to relevant safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to integrate safety features into products and systems.
• Training and educating employees on regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Carries out any additional duties within scope of responsibilities, as delegated by line/project manager.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial safety, environmental science, or a related field
• A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in a similar role
•  Lead Auditor Accreditation would be an advantage.
• Must have experience of a large scale rail infrastructure program preferably a subway/metro program.
•  Familiarity with statutory Health and Safety Standards and quality across UAE
•  Knowledge of Health and Safety practices, standards, and controls.
•  Demonstrable risk management experience and skills.
•  Ability to provide training as new systems and capabilities move into operational use.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, ISO).
• GCC experience is preferred.
• Must have experience in Client Interfacing roles.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Effective oral and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal + external correspondence; Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client.
• Understanding of the delivery process and the functions inherent to construction management of large-scale projects.
• Understanding of budget development and cost accounting.
• Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of support function problems.
• Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that complies with the client’s proactive, collaborative culture.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.