HSSE Manager CCGT

Project overview

The Taweelah C Project is a landmark greenfield development in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, representing one of the region’s most advanced and efficient combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants. With an installed capacity of approximately 2.6 GW, the project will play a critical role in supporting the UAE’s growing electricity demand while delivering high efficiency and lower emissions through state-of-the-art technology.

The project brings together leading international partners with Al Jomaih Energy and Water Co. Ltd. (AEW), and Sembcorp Utilities Pte. Ltd. (Sembcorp) together with TAQA acting as the Project Company.

Taweelah C offers a unique opportunity to be part of a high-profile infrastructure project that will set new benchmarks in performance, reliability, and sustainability in the region’s power sector.

Location: Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Site is 30 to 40 kms from Abu Dhabi city)
Duration: 2.5 years

Job overview

To oversee and lead HSSE and risk management systems for CCGT project execution in ensuring strict adherence to local regulations and corporate standards. The scope includes system development, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, incident management, emergency preparedness and fostering a very strong safety culture across the project and all staff.

Requirements

Your job functions (duties & responsibilities)

• Familiar in the engineering and construction project environment of CCGT and power projects.
• Establish HSSE and risk management system for project management including but not limited to framework, manual, procedure, checklist, inspection system and procedure, programme etc.
• Monitor and cascade local laws and regulations and Group HSSE requirements, and impose measures to ensure that health, safety, environmental and security compliance and performance expectations are being met.
• Advise and support the project team, including interfacing with authorities, and other institutions regarding workplace health, safety, environmental, risk management and security issues.
• Lead and/or support safety meetings with various stakeholders.
• Advise and review on MSRA.
• Support and implement the corporate HSSE programme, including participating in steering committee activities, conducting training and coaching for new or existing employees, preparing safety observation analysis and designing safety campaigns.
• Lead in managing and solving environmental, emergency and security related matters in projects.
• Prepare plant specific emergency response procedure and coordinate planned drills at least annually or per local legal requirement.
• Act as fire safety manager to conduct regular inspections for critical equipment and systems such as firefighting and lifesaving equipment to ensure they are maintained in good working condition.
• Support the implementation of site hazardous material management and ensure the practices conform to the local legal requirements and company standards.
• Participate in HAZOP, QRA, ESIA studies.
• Initiate and lead HSSE awareness, consultation and engagement programs including development and execution of promotional activities and HSSE coaching and training (safety induction and HSSE critical activities).
• Participate in incident investigation as assigned and ensure lessons learned are shared at appropriate platforms to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct investigation on any HSSE violation incidents and provide the mitigation, prevention and action plan.
• Ensure all activities carried out are in full compliance with all regulatory and authority requirements.

Qualifications & skill sets

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management or Environmental Science or Specialist Diploma in WSH (Level C) and Fire Safety Manager or equivalent.
• At least 15 years of experience in HSSE career in energy business related engineering management and project management (engineering and construction) environment.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skill, positive attitude, teamwork, analytical, communication skill, leadership skill.
• Strong self-motivation individual with good working ethics.
• In-depth knowledge on local and international regulatory framework with strong compliance.
• Proactive and detail-oriented individual that can manage high-risk scenarios with composure and decisiveness.