Plant Safety Officer

Job description / Role

Controls the provision of a safe and hygienic work environment for all Company and contractors’ personnel in the gas plants and marine areas. Includes developing and monitoring safety procedures; presenting safety training programs; auditing work practices in assigned area, in particular the”work permit” system; investigation and advising his supervisor on all matters related to incidents or accidents and preparing appropriate recommendations to prevent their recurrence in the future.

Assists Manager and the Safety Engineer in the formulation and development of safety programs in the Plants. Includes ensuring the availability of safety manuals, hazardous area instructions, safety materials, safety publications and posters. Brings to the attention of the Supervisor unsafe work practices and worksites and recommends improvements.

Develops and conducts training programs in safety principles and practices, which include supervising practical exercises. Develops and coordinates orientation programs aimed at promoting accident prevention among personnel, supervises specific emergency drills for personnel in assigned area, and assesses program effectiveness.

Ensures that safety equipment and facilities are kept in the best working condition by developing and initiating preventive maintenance programs and associated procedures; setting up of efficient records keeping systems for all equipment under his responsibility and recommends the replacement of faulty equipment.

Oversees the implementation of the “permit to work” system, covering hot maintenance work and man entry. Includes reviewing permits issued by operations personnel, ensuring proper measures are taken prior to commencement of work, such as equipment or plant isolation, shutdown and that necessary tests(such as gas tests) are taken. Ensures all work areas are safe for required work through visits to work sites during dangerous or potentially difficult work.

Ensures that adequate stocks of safety and emergency equipment and protective clothing are available at all times. Prepares requisitions for replenishment of safety materials stock and recommends the purchase of new equipment, as necessary. Evaluates new items to assess their suitability, reviews related literature and advertising materials and forwards recommendations to Manager. Controls the issue and use such equipment and follows up to replace defective or worn clothing and equipment by recommending supply as necessary.

Responsible for the support of Company Safety, environment and Quality policies and programs, and carrying out specific duties and responsibilities related to his job as spelled out in Management system documentation, policies, procedures, local documentation, Management System Manual, Safety Manual and other related documents.

Carries out other similar or related duties such as spot auditing and inspection of work activities in assigned areas; maintaining an awareness of developments in his field; carrying out special studies on safety matters; following up on safety training or recommending specialized training requirements for Plant or Safety personnel, and maintaining inspection or activity records and files as required.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Science discipline or equivalent education and experience.

2. 5 Years’ varied experience in plant safety matters including at least 3 years within an oil industry environment or a petrochemical plant.

3. Good written and spoken English.

About the Company

QatarEnergy LNG, established in 1984, pioneered the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry in Qatar and today is the largest producer of LNG in the world with an annual production capacity of 77 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) from its world-class facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

Since the first production in 1996, QatarEnergy LNG has successfully delivered cargos to more than 30 countries and is committed to meeting the world’s demand for safe, reliable and clean energy.

Through its operational excellence, QatarEnergy LNG is adding value to its production chain, contributing to the Qatari economy and Qatar’s National Vision to ensure efficient energy supplies for the country, creating new markets and contributing to the local community.

In addition to the LNG facilities, QatarEnergy LNG operates the Jetty Boil-Off Gas facility, Al Khaleej Gas, Ras Laffan Heilum, the two Laffan Refineries (among the largest condensate refineries in the world), and the Ras Laffan Terminal on behalf of All participants.