HSSEQ Manager

Ras Laffan, QAPosted Oct 26, 2026

Job description

Reporting structure Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Direct Reports: Head of Marine HSE & FIT HSSE Administrator Head of Shipyard Security Head of O&I HSE & Systems Nursing Officer Job Summary and Purpose Responsible for managing and setting the strategic direction, in alignment with Nakilat SHEQ, for a department of Health, Safety, Security and Environment professionals within the Nakilat Joint Ventures to continuously improve & enhance the Integrated Management System (IMS) governance and implement programmes that support the Line to deliver safe, reliable and compliant operations.

Accountabilities Key Accountabilities:

  1. Responsible for the overall implementation, communication and consultation of all HSSE Programmes and carries out the responsibilities for HSSE in accordance to Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions Integrated Management System.
  2. Lead the enforcement and monitors the implementation of all health, safety, security, environment procedures and instructions in the yard.
  3. Plan and implements health, safety and environment programmes and promotional activities (e.g. training, inspections, campaigns and competitions) that will improve health, safety and environmental culture and awareness.
  4. Provide professional oversight to Integrated Management System to enable content that is fit for operational purpose and the intent of reducing risk to as low as reasonably practical.
  5. Advises and recommends appropriate health, safety and environmental training and interventions for all levels of staff in the Company to enhance the awareness, understanding and safety performance of HSSE culture and personal accountability.
  6. Conducts HSSE Department Reviews at least once every quarter to review the achievements of the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Objectives and takes corrective and preventive actions for continual improvements.
  7. Acts as the focal point for communication with external stakeholders, inclusive of the implementation of recommendations and best practice from safety committees or relevant authorities. Competencies Achievement Oriented Collaboration and Teamwork Customer Centricity Drive_Vision Empower and Nurture Talent Interactive_Communication Solution_Oriented Key Result Areas Implementation of HSE requirements within all project, vessel, yard, general areas, workshops, open areas and all building in Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions and aboard client projects. Interactions and Working Relations Internal: CEO / SHEQ Director / Operations Staff / Other sections and departments Purpose: Escalation & Guidance Implementation and Advise External: QP/RLIC + Auditing Parties + Government Bodies + Clients and stakeholders Purpose: Information sharing and reporting Compliance and best practice, Continual improvement. Financial Authorities As per TOFA Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Safety Management, Engineering or any related field or its equivalent.
  • Qualification and/or Certification on Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). Experience:
  • A degree holder in OHS, minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar safety position. A non-degree holder with safety qualification, with operations and safety experience, minimum of 12 years of experience in a similar safety position.
  • Working experience in HSSE Management and/or related environment, preferably in marine or shipyard industry Technical Competency
  1. Customer Focus
  2. Effective English Communication Skills (oral and written)
  3. People & Teamwork Oriented (Interpersonal Skills)
  4. Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office/Excel/ PowerPoint)
  5. Leadership Skills
  6. Management Skills
  7. Negotiating Skills
  8. Good level of physical fitness and stamina
  9. Knowledge of Shipyard Operations
  10. Strong planning and organization Skill
  11. Analytical Thinking Skill
  12. Health, Safety, Security & Environment Induction
  13. NEBOSH IGC
  14. Knowledge and understanding of SHEQ Policy, HIRA, HSE Procedure and Work Instructions
  15. Knowledge and understanding of Incident and Accident Investigation Procedure
  16. Knowledge of Risk Assessment and Risk Management
  17. Project Management Skill
  18. Confined Space Assessor
  19. Hot work Assessor
  20. Knowledge of Permit to-Work procedure
  21. Knowledge and understanding of basic first aid and life-saving techniques.
  22. Knowledge and understanding of basic firefighting and rescue techniques
  23. Knowledge of Marine Metal Scaffolding
  24. Knowledge of ISO 14001:2015
  25. Knowledge of ISO 45001:2018
  26. Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
  27. Knowledge of API Q1
  28. Train the Trainer
  29. Enhanced Take 5
  30. Authorized Gas Testing
  31. Bump Testing & Calibration of Gas Meter
  32. Incident Commander (Vector Command)
  33. First Aid at Workplace

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