RSK Group Limited is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy and technical services provider servicing a wide range of property, manufacturing, oil, gas and energy clients. Since 1989, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and retain talented people. Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, to innovate and to make a difference.

We have been operating in the Middle East since 2004 and, within this time, have established ourselves as a premier provider of environmental, geotechnical, geo-environmental and health and safety consultancy and technical services in the region. Across all sectors, we have developed a strong philosophy of collaborative working within alliances and other project teams and have implemented innovative systems and techniques to drive environmental excellence and wider project efficiency.

HSE Lead - Basra

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Lead to oversee the safety and environmental compliance aspects of a significant waste management contract for one of our key clients in Iraq. As the HSE Lead, you will work closely with project teams, client representatives and regulatory authorities to ensure that all waste management activities are carried out safely and in full compliance with relevant HSE regulations and guidelines.

Your main responsibilities will be as follows:

• Working with the Project Manager, develop, implement and continuously improve the HSE strategy for the waste management contract in alignment with national and international standards and industry best practices
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all local Iraqi and international HSE regulations, standards, and permits relevant to waste management operations
• Act as a safety leader promoting the desired safety culture on site at all times and the use of Stop Work Authority by all personnel.
• Ensure full compliance with RSK safe working practices and Golden Rules
• Ensure that all work is executed safely at client work sites and as appropriate in accordance with the client\xe2\x80\x99s safe working practices, project HSE Plan and Permit to Work system
• Ensure correct use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), is used on site at all times by all personnel
• Ensure that all HSE incidents, accidents or near misses are identified and reported promptly to senior management
• Conduct routine safety meetings on site and ensure that lessons learnt from HSE related incidents are discussed in toolbox talks and safety stand downs
• Provide HSE training and support to the staff to develop their skillsets and assist them to continually improve the safety culture and HSE standards on the project

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant Degree in Waste Management, Environmental Engineering/Science, Health and Safety Management or related field
• NEBOSH Diploma or certificate in occupational health and safety, environmental science or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the HSE field, preferably gained within the oil and gas or waste management industry
• Knowledge of HSE risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation techniques (root cause analysis) and safety management systems
• Ability to conduct inspections, audits and assessments to identify compliance gaps and provide recommendations for improvement
• Experience in delivering HSE training and toolbox talks to enhance safety awareness and knowledge.
• Good communication skills and computer literacy
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic

Salary and benefits:

• This is a full-time resident position in Iraq (6 day working week) with a salary commensurate with experience.
• Regular training and development will be provided.

We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that\'s consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.

RSK is committed to its corporate responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote corporate responsibility throughout our supply chain.

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Do you want a challenging and rewarding career, accelerated experience and the chance to make a difference in the natural environment? At RSK Middle East, we are always looking for ambitious, enthusiastic and driven people to join our team.

RSK Middle East is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and has offices in Dubai, UAE, and Basra, Iraq. Through these established offices and a network of trusted local partners, we provide engineering, environmental, technical and laboratory services to local, international and government clients across the full Gulf Cooperation Council region \xe2\x80\x93 Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman \xe2\x80\x93 and Iraq.

We built the first fully integrated environmental and geotechnical ISO-17025-accredited laboratory in Iraq, and we are building on this success by continually growing and expanding our services in the region. We undertake environmental and social impact assessments, carry out environmental monitoring, implement remediation programmes and provide waste-management services.

RSK Middle East is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK\xe2\x80\x99s growth commenting, \xe2\x80\x9cFew companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.\xe2\x80\x9d

RSK operates as a group of synergistic businesses with a growth strategy centred on diversification to build a resilient business that can withstand external pressures while also bringing more value to clients and opportunities to employees.

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