KBR Hiring for Jebel Ali BOS: Site Safety and Health Officer at Dubai Full Time

Title:

Jebel Ali BOS: Site Safety and Health Officer

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

As a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), you will:

• Report directly to the Project Manager and under general direction, provides, prepares, and enforces the U.S. Navy and KBR safety program.
• Report Indirectly to Readiness & Sustainment Support Service Managers for the execution of technical responsibilities and functional tasks in assisting the Program to achieve operational excellence.
• The SSHO shall manage and lead KBR Health, Safety, and Environment (“HSE”) initiatives and personnel at all three (3) locations in UAE.
• Interfaces with regulatory bodies, clients, and subcontractors. Incorporates health standards directed by regulatory agencies to prevent hazards and diseases from work sites.
• Coordinates the delivery of HSE products and services to operations and shared services personnel, in support of business acquisition and execution.
• Accountable for the performance and results of a related discipline or sub-group within a function. Manages the delivery of functional objectives by providing leadership and direction to team members. Participates in the development of functional strategy and may be responsible for global processes and procedures.
• Executed the processes that directly impact training, reporting, quality control, plan development and implementation.
• Participates in the development of functional strategy and may be responsible for global processes and procedures.
• The SSHO or an equally qualified Designated Representative/alternate shall be on-site at all times when work is being performed to implement and administer the Contractor’s safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) years of satisfactory experience in preparing and enforcing safety programs on large contracts with multiple locations.
• Prior HSE/SSHO management experience
• Knowledge of and experience with EM 385-1-1 (Safety and Health Requirements Manual) and meets the contractual requirements of EM 385-1-1 Section 1.
• The SSHO’s training, experience, and qualifications shall be as required by EM 385-1-1 paragraph 01.A.17, entitled SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO), and all associated sub-paragraphs. Knowledge of and experience with 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926 (OSHA Safety and Health Regulations) and meets the contractual requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16
• Completed OSHA 30-hour construction safety course or equivalent within the past five (5) years plus a minimum 24 hours of safety training per year for the past five (5) years.
• “Competent Person” in accordance with EM385-1-1 (Safety and Health Requirements Manual) and a person with thorough knowledge of OSHA’s Confined Space Standard, 29 CFR 1910.146.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand – between 2 to 3 hours per day.
• Must be able to walk – between 4 to 5 hours per day.
• Must be able to Lift – up to 35 lbs. – 50 lbs. periodically.
• Must be able to squat, knell, bend, reach and climb periodically.
• Must be able to work outside and inside in non-climate-controlled environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access and/or security clearance if project requires.
• Strong multitasking abilities
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality of work.
• Delegation skills with the capability to assign tasks to others.
• Time management to meet deadlines.
• Strong and proven leadership skills, to include leading local nationals.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to leverage relationships to fulfill organizational and project objectives.
• Strong planning and data analytical skills.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish complicated objectives.
• Innovative skills.
• Must be capable of obtaining a UAE driver’s license and driving as part of the job requirement.
• Must speak, read, write and understand conversational English language.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE. NO PER DIEM, NO UPLIFT, NO RELOCATION AVAILABLE.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

We Deliver – Together.

KBR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.