Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety & Environmental activities for major Tier III / Tier IV and hyperscale Data Center projects in Saudi Arabia.
The ideal candidate will have extensive HSE leadership experience across major EPC, industrial, construction, or mission-critical projects, with proven expertise in Data Center construction, MEP installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall HSE function for the Data Center project.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the project HSE Management Plan.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi regulations, client requirements, international standards, and project HSE procedures.
- Manage and mentor the project HSE team and ensure adequate site coverage.
- Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and conduct regular audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Oversee high-risk activities including MEP works, lifting operations, electrical works, work at height, confined spaces, hot works, excavation, and commissioning activities.
- Coordinate HSE requirements during testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and handover.
- Maintain strong communication with the client, consultant, contractors, and project leadership.
- Establish HSE KPIs and provide regular performance reports to senior management.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
Minimum Qualification & Competency Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of HSE experience.
- Minimum 5–8 years in an HSE Manager / senior HSE leadership role on major EPC, industrial, construction, or mission-critical projects.
- Proven experience managing complex construction environments with multiple subcontractors and stakeholders.
HSE Certifications / Training
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry certification.
- NEBOSH IGC or equivalent Level 6 Occupational Safety & Health Management qualification preferred.
Data Center Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of direct experience on Tier III, Tier IV, or Hyperscale Data Center projects.
- Experience covering the full project lifecycle, including:
- Construction
- MEP installation
- Testing & inspection
- Pre-commissioning and commissioning
- Integrated systems testing
- Handover
Leadership & Management
- Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary HSE teams of 20–100+ personnel.
- Strong experience in subcontractor HSE management.
- Ability to establish and enforce project HSE policies, procedures, and performance standards.
- Strong client, consultant, contractor, and stakeholder interface skills.
- Demonstrated ability to drive HSE culture, compliance, incident prevention, and continuous improvement.
