SENIOR SHE OFFICER

Job Summary

The Senior SHE Officer is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) requirements throughout the construction and installation phases of the project. The role involves promoting a strong safety culture, monitoring contractor and subcontractor performance, conducting site inspections, coordinating SHE training, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with project procedures, Qatar SHE regulations, and applicable international standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitor SHE compliance and performance during construction and installation activities, ensuring adherence to approved project procedures, regulatory requirements, and international standards.
• Promote on-site safety awareness among contractors, subcontractors, and project personnel, and support SHE&S toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Conduct daily site inspections using Job Safety Analyses (JSA), method statements, Permit to Work (PTW) systems, compliance checklists, KPI check sheets, and safety observation tools.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with SHE requirements, including staffing levels, competency, and overall safety performance.
• Liaise daily with Contractor SHE Officers and report safety performance, financial KPI compliance data, and identified deficiencies to the Jackets SHE Lead.
• Coordinate SHE&S training in accordance with the approved Competency Matrix and maintain accurate training and competency records.
• Support project behavioral safety programmes, maintain at least 90% site availability, and mentor less experienced Contractor SHE Officers.
• Review on-the-job training activities with contractors and implement IIF Cards or equivalent safety observation and intervention programmes.
• Ensure compliance with the 10 Life Saving Rules, intervene in cases of non-compliance, and document and report violations to the Jackets SHE Lead.
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions, analyses trends, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve overall safety performance.
• Review PTW activities daily to verify that work is conducted in accordance with approved permits and established safety controls.
• Monitor and follow up on the Actions Tracking Register to ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in incident investigations, analyses incident data and trends, and provide reports and recommendations to the Jackets Project Manager.
• Immediately escalate unsafe activities or non-compliance with project procedures, Qatar SHE regulations, or applicable international standards

Education and Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or an equivalent recognised safety qualification is required.
• Additional certifications in IOSH, incident investigation, risk assessment, or occupational safety management will be an advantage.
• Valid training in First Aid, Fire Safety, and emergency response is preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant SHE experience* in construction, installation, oil and gas, or major industrial projects.
• Experience in offshore jackets, structural installation, fabrication, or similar oil and gas projects is preferred.
• Proven experience monitoring contractor and subcontractor SHE compliance and performance.
• Practical experience in Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), risk assessments, method statements, and site safety inspections.
• Experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, safety KPI reporting, and corrective action tracking.
• Experience conducting toolbox talks, coordinating SHE training, implementing behavioral safety programmes, and mentoring SHE personnel.
• Good knowledge of Qatar SHE regulations, project specific SHE procedures, and applicable international standards.