Safety Officer -RPI

Job title

Officer Safety

Grade

Stream

Commercial & Downstream - RPI  

Function

HSSE – Safety & NGLE –

Location

Oman –  OQ RPI

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

TL Safety M

Direct reports

-

Job purpose

Promote robust safety support services at MAF, working under Team Leader Safety MAF scope’s; through (1) monitoring assigned area MAF for compliance with company practice code and Safety control procedures, (2) Supporting plant operations, maintenance and other departments on Safety matters accordingly, and (3) Providing training to MAF staff in safety by promoting safe practices and safe working environment; in order to contribute with Safety department to meet its objectives.

The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main Accountabilities

• Safety Audits and Inspections: Perform regular site safety inspections and audits of the workplace, contractor’s activities, tools / equipment, and procedures etc.   Ensure that any identified non-compliance issues are reported, tracked and corrected promptly by area owners.
• Employee Training and Education: Provide safety training on safe work procedures, HSSE Induction, PTW / Lock Out Tag Out system, etc., for all employees including contractors. Prepare & execute HSSE campaigns, and any other training/awareness related to HSSE campaign.
• Incident Management: a). Coordinate with area owners and facilitates incident root investigation using RCA tools such as TapRoot, 5WHY, FTA etc.  to identify incident root causes and prevent future occurrences. Coordinates the preparation of investigation reports. Prepares Flash Safety Alert (FSA), Learning from Incident LFI and ensure these are communicated to all stakeholders. b). Ensure all Intelex reports including incidents, Safety observations and LSR are reviewed and validated. C). Track & verify Intelex reports & actions close out to ensure preventive actions are taken
• Performance Monitoring: Develop weekly/monthly assigned area safety reports/presentations with good analytics and update further as per directions from Team Lead.
• Risk Assessments: Supports & participate in risk assessments to identify potential hazards related to routine and non-routine tasks in the workplace.
• Develop and Implement Safety Procedures: Contribute to improving safety processes and procedure by acting as SME for safety procedure(s). Develop & periodically review and update and support site implementation of safe work procedures & work instructions on need basis.
• Contractor HSSE Monitoring: Monitor contractors HSE plans site implementation and conduct planned site inspection, camp inspection & contractor’s HSE meetings.
• Support Occupational Health / Environment activities e.g. Noise monitoring, Lux monitoring, Heat Stress Level monitoring, Fatigue management, Odour monitoring, etc.
• Develop and Implement Safety Procedures: Develop safe work procedures, Work Instructions etc.  necessary for maintaining safe work practices and asset integrity. Guide, and provide expert's insight, on safe systems of work and techniques, and develop content for learning packages. Conduct site audits to check effectiveness of implementing safety procedures such as PTW, Lock Out and Tag Out etc.

Key interactions

Internal: Within the department and plant personnel up to HeadHea’s level and other RPI Departments and Contractors

External: SIPC, ROP, Service Providers, Consultants

Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

Minimum Qualifications for this position is a Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Diploma in Safety.

Language requirements 

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

Both:

• Relevant experience in same role within the Oil and Gas industry preferable in Refinery, Petrochemical, and Petroleum processes.
• Knowledge of main Safety procedures
• Experience in the field of managing Safety aspects in Petrochemical, Oil & Gas industries.
• Occupational Health & Safety Management System-
• Experience in HSE audits.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and RC14001.
• Knowledge of risk management methods and practices.
• Knowledge of HAZOP or similar studies.

Soft:

• People management
• Analytical thinking
• Persuasive Communication
• Establishes priorities and works with minimal direction.
• Self-motivated and uses initiative and judgment to attain the best results.
• Planning and organizing

Technical:

• Proficiency in M/S Office & Presentations
• Quantitative & Qualitative Risk Assessments (QRA)
• Ability to prepare, update and draft policies, procedures, and guidelines in Safety discipline
• Evidence searches and analysis
• Ability to review engineering documents, P&ID.
• HAZOP, HAZID.
• Root cause analysis
• Investigations, Reporting, Documentation
• Technical writing, Record keeping