Process Safety Management Lead.Health, Safety & Environment

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Description

Process Safety

• Develop, implement, and maintain Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, procedures, and industry standards tailored to Steel Industry requirements.

• Facilitate and coordinate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities, including HAZOP, LOPA, Bow-Tie, HAZID, FMEA, SIL, and QRA studies; maintain risk registers and ensure timely closure of actions.

• Govern Management of Change (MOC) and lead Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), ensuring all process modifications meet safety requirements.

• Assure Safety Critical Elements (SCE) performance standards and compliance with Inspection, Testing, and Preventive Maintenance (ITPM) plans.

• Rationalize alarms, manage alarm KPIs and reduce nuisance/standing alarms.

• Lead and coordinate incident investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions, and share lessons learned across the organization.

• Coordinate and review emergency drills, dispersion, fire and emergency response scenarios.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, contractual, and company requirements, including international certifications (ISO 45001, ISO 14001) and standards (IEC 61511, API, NFPA, ISA 18.2, OSHA PSM).

• Coach operators/engineers, conduct training sessions, foster process safety culture.

• Lead and conduct internal and external audits of the PSM system, and manage periodic assurance activities to maintain license to operate.

• Ensure that Qatar Steel retains its license to operate, including but not limited to ISO 45001 Certification, and ISO 14001.

• Meet health, safety, environmental standards and operational targets to ensure that staff are provided with a safe working environment.

• Supervise site compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, providing a safe working environment for all staff.

• Review plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with safety requirements.

• Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery and safety equipment.

• Conduct hazard identification, risk management, incident reporting, and emergency response activities.

• Ensure products and processes comply with health and safety regulations.

• Execute safety measures and safety programs according to safety standards in emergency cases, as directed by the HSE Manager.

• Participate in planning and updating the department’s Balanced Score Card and Risk Management system.

• Provide training and coaching on process safety management elements to operators, engineers, and colleagues, fostering a strong process safety culture.

• Good understanding on Risk Profiling, Consequence Assessment, Criticality Assessment etc.

• Manage and conduct periodical Process Safety Management audits and assurance activities.

• Ensure that the 14 elements of Process Safety Management system are updated and complied .

Team Supervision

• Guide and mentor team members, facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure efficient achievement of team objectives.

Budgeting and Financial Performance

• Monitor the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances to management.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Provide inputs and implement policies, systems, and procedure for the assigned team so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

Continual Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities for continual improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices, considering global standards, productivity and cost reduction.

Reporting

• Prepare Safety and process safety reports and present to management.

• Provide weekly project reports as and when applicable.

• Prepare and present safety and process safety reports to management and external stakeholders (Qatar Energy, QE/MIC, His Excellency Reports).

• Provide periodic project updates and comprehensive KPI data reports.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Comply with all relevant safety, policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

Related Assignments

• Perform other related duties or assignments as directed by the Manager HSE.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc in Chemical/Mechanical/Process Engineering (or related).

• Preferred Certifications: NEBOSH, TUV Functional Safety, CCPS Process Safety Certification

• Detailed understanding of OSHA 14 element Process Safety Management System and CCPS Risk Based Process Safety Management Elements.

• Required Certification - NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH PSM, PHA Facilitation, Incident Investigation Facilitation, ISO Lead Auditor, PSM Auditor, DNV PHAST-SAFETI, CCPS Process Safety Professional, Exida or TUV Functional Safety Engineer.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Process Plant operations, Process Safety and Process Risk Management, including Safety Audit and Assurance activities within manufacturing environments—preferably in Steel Plants or the Oil & Gas/Petrochemical sectors.

• Proven expertise in facilitating Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), with strong knowledge of functional safety principles.

• Advanced proficiency in process safety and risk management software such as DNV PHAST-SAFETI, PHA Pro, BowTie XP and related applications.

Job-Specific Skills (Generic / Technical):

• Proficiency in English.

• Advanced customer service orientation

• Ability to work in a team environment and sometimes independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.

• Technical and business report writing skills.

• Strong conflict management, facilitation and resolution skills

• Excellent relationship building skills

• Extensive skill handling personnel from a multi-cultural work environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills

• Good understanding of Qatar and GCC culture and working environment.