- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
- NEBOSH IGC or equivalent.
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) training/certification.
- Minimum 5 years experience in marine civil construction projects with significant lifting operations.
- Knowledge of Qatari HSE laws, IMO, SOLAS regulations, and ISO 45001 standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, and incident investigation skills.
- Implement and monitor compliance with project HSE, lifting, and marine safety plans.
- Ensure adherence to contractor standards, and legal regulations.
Coordinate with logistics and lifting teams for safe loading/unloading operations. - Review lifting plans and verify equipment certifications and maintenance records.
- Conduct routine site and equipment safety inspections.
- Ensure lifting gear is inspected, certified, and properly tagged.
- Supervise critical and over-water lifts, ensuring proper planning and briefing.
Monitor weather, tides, and coordinate with marine traffic before operations. - Verify marine crew qualifications and vessel safety equipment compliance.
- Enforce use of PPE, including life jackets and fall protection near water.
- Inspect marine platforms, barges, and construction zones daily.
- Stop unsafe acts immediately and escalate to the HSE Manager.
- Investigate incidents and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
- Conduct inductions, toolbox talks, and emergency drills.
- Maintain inspection records and submit regular HSE reports.