JOB PURPOSE:

Lead in the development of Group Company Industrial Hygiene-related Standards and Guidelines. Spearhead the implementation of these Industrial Hygiene-related standards, and determine effectiveness by leading industrial hygiene-related audits. Act as the Technical Authority in addressing current and emerging industrial hygiene-related issues. Lead in assessing performance of the Company in various industrial hygiene-related key performance indicator metrics.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Lead in the development, tracking and ensuring proper implementation of ADNOC Occupational Health Framework, particularly in the field of Industrial Hygiene management across ADNOC Group.
• Acts as a Technical Authority in current and emerging Industrial Hygiene issues aimed in ensuring HSE compliance.
• Lead in development, design and planning of industrial hygiene controls to be implemented across ADNOC Group Company sites and facilities aimed in mitigating worker\xe2\x80\x99s exposure.
• Oversee development and implementation of site- and facility-specific Industrial Hygiene prevention measures, and monitor their effectiveness by leading industrial hygiene-related HSEMS audits.
• Acts as the Regulatory Authority for any occupational health-related HSEIA studies in various project phases for new and existing facilities across ADNOC Group.
• Acts as the Technical Authority in qualitative and quantitative evaluation of health hazards, application of appropriate industrial hygiene controls for these health hazards, and determine their effectiveness.
• Leads in utilization of various statistical methods of exposure data to ascertain exposure judgment acceptability.
• Lead in trend analysis of worker similarly exposed group (SEG) exposures to health hazards; as well as health effect prevalence and incidence arising from chronic exposures and overexposures.
• Critique Group Company\xe2\x80\x99s occupational exposure monitoring plans and health hazard improvement options.
• Spearhead the development and implementation of industrial-hygiene related campaigns and initiatives aimed in promoting a high level of awareness of the health hazards and its effects.
• Lead in the design of industrial-hygiene related trainings for all employees in collaboration with Group Company Technical Authority (CTA1s).
• Lead in the investigation of reported suspected/confirmed occupational illness pertaining to industrial hygiene-related exposures. Identify causes and provide recommendations to resolve/mitigate future worker exposures.
• Act as the Technical Authority to ensure adequacy of risk control measures for identified health hazards across ADNOC Group Companies.
• Act as the Community of Practice Leader who is responsible in being updated with latest local and Federal laws, as well as international regulations, standards and guidelines; as well as emerging issues, innovative trends and modern/state-of-the-art industrial hygiene sampling, exposure assessment, analytical techniques & control methodologies.
• Lead in the technical evaluation of sophisticated industrial hygiene technologies aimed in promoting positive disruption and improving current Occupational Health Management System (specific to industrial hygiene).
• Lead in the design and updating of Occupational Health Risk Assessment dashboards, preparation of insights reports and quarterly CEO indicators specific to Occupational Health to track progress of relevant key performance indicators.
• Represent ADNOC to various local and international missions and conferences and act as its Subject Matter Expert for its industrial hygiene-related activities, initiatives and programmes.
• Act as the Technical Authority in representing ADNOC for industrial-hygiene related concerns to external stakeholders and government entities (e.g., FANR, IAEA, EAD, MOFAIC, MOHRE, etc.)

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective business objectives.

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the Function / Division / Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver business objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Function/ Division/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Division / Department/ Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Frequent contacts and interface with all relevant ADNOC Group Companies Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene CTA1s and SMEs.
• Frequent contacts with Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health Specialists and 3rd party personnel\xe2\x80\x99s in determining appropriate technical advice on Industrial hygiene and other related issues/ works according to Company\xe2\x80\x99s established resources, procedures and professional standards.

External

• Periodic contacts with local, Federal and international authorities to ensure compliance with Occupational Health regulations (specific to industrial hygiene).

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Sciences or Industrial Hygiene. Masters Degree in Industrial/Occupational Hygiene preferred.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 10 years of professional experience in in HSE and Occupational Health & Hygiene function, with 4-5 years in an oil & gas industry and similar industries.
• Membership/Fellowship in Industrial Hygiene from an international organization would be an advantage (e.g., AIHA, BOHS, AIOH)
• Must be proficient in English and have superior communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Able to demonstrate professional skills in managing his activities within the HSE Framework.

• Strong skills in maneuvering/leading multiple projects at one time.

Professional Certifications

• Certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (BGC), Registered Occupational Hygienist (CRBOH), Licentiate in Faculty of Occupational Hygiene or Chartered Occupational Hygienist (BOHS), or Certified Occupational Hygienist (AIOH) is highly desirable.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Occupational Health Risk Management (Physical, Chemical, Biological, Ergonomics, Psychosocial, Indoor Air Quality Hazards)
• Health Screening & Surveillance
• Health Incident Investigations/Audits (Lead Auditor)
• Exposure Assessment Strategy and Statistical Treatment of Data
• Air and Biological Sampling and Instrumentation
• Engineering and Non-Engineering Controls
• Chemical Toxicology
• Work Environment and Industrial Processes

behavioural CompetenciEs:

• Developing Talent
• Planning & Organising
• Foster Collaboration
• Strategic Perspective & Business Acumen
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Influencing & Communication skills
• Change & Innovation

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