Environment, Health and Safety Manager

NES Fircroft

12-15 Years

Not Disclosed

Philippines

Posted 10 hours ago
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Job Description

The HSE Manager will provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Security (HSES) activities associated with the development, construction, installation, and commissioning of their upcoming Offshore Wind Project.

Reporting to the Head of HSE APAC, the HSE Manager will be responsible for establishing and implementing a world-class safety culture across all project phases while ensuring compliance with Philippine regulatory requirements, international offshore wind standards, and global HSE management framework.

The role requires extensive engagement with contractors, marine operators, consultants, suppliers, government authorities, and project stakeholders to ensure that all project activities are executed safely, sustainably, and without harm to people, assets, or the environment.

The HSE Manager will be evaluated on, Zero fatalities and serious incidents, Achievement of project HSE targets and KPIs, Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) performance, Contractor HSE compliance and audit outcomes, Successful delivery of offshore installation campaigns without major incidents, Environmental compliance performance, Emergency preparedness effectiveness, and Positive safety culture and workforce engagement.

Job Responsibilities:

HSE Leadership

Lead the development and implementation of the project's HSE strategy, objectives, and performance targets.
Establish a proactive safety culture based on visible leadership and continuous improvement.
Promote a Zero Harm philosophy across all project activities.
Serve as the principal HSE advisor to the Project Director and senior leadership team.
Drive accountability for HSE performance across all contractors and project personnel.

Offshore Construction & Marine Safety

Oversee HSE management for offshore construction, installation, commissioning, and marine operations.
Ensure safe execution of vessel activities, offshore lifting operations, personnel transfers, and heavy transport activities.
Review and approve offshore work methodologies from an HSE perspective.
Verify contractor compliance with marine safety requirements and permit-to-work systems.
Monitor execution of foundation installation, turbine installation, cable laying, offshore substations, and commissioning activities.

Contractor HSE Management

Develop and implement contractor HSE qualification, audit, and performance monitoring programs.
Lead contractor HSE reviews prior to contract award and mobilization.
Conduct regular inspections, audits, and management site visits.
Review contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, job safety analyses, and method statements.
Hold contractors accountable for HSE performance and corrective actions.

Risk Management

Lead project-wide hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
Facilitate HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and critical risk workshops.
Implement critical risk management programs focused on:
Working at Heights
Lifting Operations
Marine Operations
Electrical Safety
Energy Isolation (LOTO)
Confined Space Entry
Heavy Equipment Operations
Emergency Response
Ensure appropriate barriers and controls are implemented and maintained.

Environmental Management

Lead environmental compliance activities during construction and offshore installation phases.
Ensure adherence to environmental permits, approvals, and mitigation commitments.
Monitor environmental performance relating to:
Marine ecosystems
Biodiversity management
Waste management
Spill prevention and response
Noise management
Protected species monitoring
Support project sustainability and ESG objectives.

Incident Management

Lead incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analyses.
Facilitate investigations using recognized methodologies such as ICAM, TapRooT, or similar systems.
Develop corrective and preventive action plans.
Track closure of actions and lessons learned.
Share best practices across project teams and contractors.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Develop emergency response strategies for both onshore and offshore operations.
Coordinate emergency drills and crisis management exercises.
Ensure readiness for:
Marine incidents
Medical emergencies
Severe weather events
Typhoons
Vessel emergencies
Environmental incidents
Search and rescue operations
Coordinate emergency response interfaces with external agencies and authorities.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with:
Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) requirements
Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) regulations
Philippine Coast Guard requirements
DENR environmental regulations
International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements
ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety standards
ISO 14001 Environmental Management standards
Maintain compliance registers and regulatory reporting requirements.

Reporting & Governance

Develop project HSE KPIs and performance reporting systems.
Provide regular reports to senior management and project shareholders.
Prepare HSE dashboards, executive reports, and board-level presentations.
Lead HSE audits and support lender, investor, and regulatory reviews.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline. Master's Degree is advantageous.
Minimum 12-15 years of HSE experience within offshore wind, offshore oil & gas, marine construction, large-scale infrastructure, or EPC projects.
Minimum 5 years in a senior HSE leadership role.
Experience supporting offshore installation campaigns and marine operations.
Experience managing multi-contractor construction environments.
Proven track record working on projects exceeding USD 500 million in value.

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of: