At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage HSSE and Fire functions, ensuring compliance and safety culture.
- Company: Join a leading mining and manufacturing client in Saudi Arabia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for Saudi nationals seeking leadership roles in safety management.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and emergency preparedness in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and extensive EHSS experience required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Our client in the Mining and Manufacturing sector is looking for a Saudi National HSSE and Fire Manager for its manufacturing site in Saudi Arabia to lead and manage site-wide HSSE and Fire function, ensuring full compliance with legal requirements and company standards. This is a leadership role responsible for driving EHSS strategy, contractor governance, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, fire protection, incident management, and the development of a strong safety culture across the site.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute the annual EHSS plan, fire & emergency readiness plan, and site EHSS performance targets; monitor KPIs and report performance to leadership.
- Provide leadership and governance over contractor EHSS performance, including SOW requirements, mobilization readiness, audits/inspections, and enforcement of corrective actions.
- Lead incident management for high-potential events, ensure timely investigations, validate root causes, and drive closure of actions with strong accountability and audit defensibility.
- Ensure effective risk management: approve risk assessments for high-risk work, verify implementation of critical controls, and conduct field leadership engagements and assurance checks.
- Oversee fire protection systems readiness, fire risk assessments, emergency drills, and emergency response capability, ensuring alignment with applicable standards and site needs.
- Maintain strong interface with external stakeholders and regulators (e.g., Royal Commission/HCIS as applicable), support inspections/audits, and ensure timely closure of findings and compliance evidence.
- Lead and develop the site EHSS & Fire team through coaching, capability building, performance management, and succession planning; foster a proactive safety culture.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Fire Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
- 10-15 years of EHSS experience in industrial operations, including at least 5 years in a supervisory/managerial role with accountability for site EHSS performance, contractor governance, and fire & emergency management.
- NEBOSH Diploma (preferred) / NEBOSH IGC (minimum) or equivalent.
- Fire safety qualification (e.g., NFPA-based training, Fire Officer/Fire Safety Management) desirable.
- ISO 45001 internal/lead auditor qualification.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills; able to set direction, hold stakeholders accountable, and drive sustained improvements.
- Competent in emergency management, incident command coordination, and crisis communications.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills; comfortable with KPIs, dashboards, and executive presentations.
HSSE and Fire Manager employer: HSSE and Fire Manager - Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Fire (17332 AB, Saudi National)
Join a leading player in the Mining and Manufacturing sector in Saudi Arabia, where you will have the opportunity to shape the safety culture and drive EHSS strategies at a state-of-the-art manufacturing site. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our supportive work environment that fosters leadership development and continuous learning, ensuring you can thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact on safety and compliance. With a focus on collaboration and accountability, we offer a unique chance to lead a dedicated team and engage with external stakeholders, all while enjoying the benefits of working in a dynamic and culturally rich location.
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HSSE and Fire Manager - Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Fire (17332 AB, Saudi National) Recruitment Team
