OPEN JOB POSTING

Open Job Position – Safety Specialist, Q-Chem I/Q-Chem II

Position to be filled from Personnel meeting at least the minimum requirements
Senior Staff Position Q-Chem Pay Grade 6
Job Posting Date: 20/10/15
Job Closing Date: 3/11/15
Q-Chem Job Description
Experience and Skills Required:

 Diploma and 5+ years of petrochemical/refinery plant experience is required. Bachelor’s Degree

in EHS-related or engineering-related discipline is beneficial.
 Ability to work unassisted in operating process areas, capable of climbing ladders up to 20’ and
walking up or down multiple flights of stairs at a time; capable of wearing air-purifying or supplied-
air respiratory protection including SCBA;
 Knowledge and/or the ability to quickly learn OSHA, QPDG, and similar regulations and
consensus standards governing occupational safety, construction safety, occupational health, fire
prevention, and emergency response;
 Knowledge and/or the ability to quickly learn using direct reading instrumentation such as sound
level meters, PIDs, multi/single-gas monitors etc.
 Knowledge and/or the ability to quickly learn conducting hazard identifications, PPE assessments,
project safety reviews, and job safety analyses for work activities and occupational safety and
construction safety programs.
 Customer-focused and results-driven, proficient in problem-solving and analyzing occupational
safety issues, with the ability to effectively collaborate and work with company and contractor
personnel at various levels throughout the facility.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office computer
applications.
 High levels of self-motivation and self-confidence capable of tolerating rejection and persevering
through acceptance of new concepts.

Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Conducting occupational safety oversight, monitoring, support, and guidance for all operating and
support areas of the facility and for all individuals in the facility to meet the expectations of the
facility's safety strategy and maintain regulatory compliance;
 Facilitating and leading occupational safety programs, tasks, and activities in assigned process
areas; providing active support and collaborative teamwork to other members of the Safety
Department in their respective, assigned process areas;

 Participating and/or leading in-plant safety/risk assessments, job safety analysis (JSA), workplace
hazard/PPE assessments,LT&T, Critical lifts safety reviews, and other significant activities on site.
Provides in field interpretation of safety procedures, programs and standards
 Participating and/or leading processes to ensure timely documentation and review of safety-
related procedures, standards, and policies; providing technical support, reference, and guidance
for all operating and support area procedures, standards, and policies;
 Coordinating and/or leading investigations, analyses, and evaluations of conditions and events
associated with safety-related incidents, injuries and illnesses,. Facilitate Root-cause Analysis,
determine corrective actions and communicate lesson learned reports
 Maintaining tracking and reporting processes to ensure timely documentation of employee and
contractor events, incidents, injuries, and illnesses; ensuring timely entry of injury information and
evaluation results into the appropriate database; ensuring timely submittal of first reports of
injury/incident and incident investigation reports;
 Maintaining tracking and recordkeeping processes for safety performance indicators, including
incident reports, investigations, corrective actions, inspections, and hours worked metrics;

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ensuring timely submittal of occupational safety-related metrics to the Q-Chem organization and
to Corporate QP and Corporate CPChem, as appropriate;
 Collaborating with plant personnel to conduct internal performance evaluations, audits, and self-
assessments of occupational safety processes plantwide and implement continual improvement
efforts; facilitating and/or coordinating required, internal occupational safety audits and regulatory
agency inspections and audits;
 Identifying occupational safety improvement opportunities and development and/or enhancement
of processes and systems, incorporating effective occupational safety and risk management
approaches into routine work flows;
 Providing appropriate advice, guidance, and counsel to all levels of the Q-Chem organization
regarding occupational safety compliance matters and regulatory decision-making;
 Act as the Subject matter Expert(SME) to maintain current and approved safety policies,
procedures standards and guidelines and facilitate multidiscipline team to revise/improve &
implement.
 Facilitates the implementation and seek continuous improvement on safety tools e.g. QSAFE,
UCIT, EPS & Action Tracker.
 Liase closely with the Designated Site Representative(DSRs), Contracts group and other
customers to collect and maintain manhours for RIR calculation

Job Specifics:

 The Safety Specialist works in a team environment specifically focusing on program execution
and continual improvement efforts in facility occupational safety performance. The successful
candidate will report to the Lead Safety Specialist and will provide occupational safety planning,
expertise, support, consultation, and regulatory interpretation assistance to the Q-Chem
organization.
 The Safety Specialist serves as the subject matter expert primarily responsible for executing
occupational safety efforts throughout the Q-Chem/Q-Chem II Plant. The Safety Specialist is
responsible for assisting the facility in achieving and maintaining a goal of zero incidents and
unequivocal compliance with Qatar Decree Law No. 30, HSE Regulations and Enforcement
Directorate (DG) standards, and facility-adopted U.S. standards 29 CFR 1904 and 1910 which
provide the basis for the major areas of responsibility.

The job will be filled with the most qualified candidate according to the following criteria and relative
weightings:
 Technical / occupational safety knowledge skills (40%)
 Oral and written communication skills (25%)
 Problem solving / process improvement skills (20%)
 Collaborative leadership, facilitation, and motivation skills (15%)

Instructions for posting for this open position.

 Evaluate your qualifications with the requirements and/or desired behaviours for the open
position.
 Discuss with your supervisor your desire to apply for the open position.
 Complete the “Candidate Skills Assessment” form in its entirety. This must be done electronically.
 Submit the “Candidate Skills Assessment” form to Hassan Raza (Recruitment Coordinator) via
email to: hraza@qchem.com.qa before the closing date / time listed on the job posting. NOTE:
Do not submit any other documents at this time.
 The email copy is the official copy and the time stamp on the e-mail will be used as the official
time for reference to the 3PM deadline on the day of closing.
 If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Arantelo D Abreu (Hiring
Supervisor - telephone 44767331 – email: adabreu@qchem.com.qa
 Candidate’s Signature – Typing in your name in the box is equal to signature.

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 Supervisor’s Signature – Typing in your supervisor’s name is equal to his permission for you to
apply for the open position.
 All applicants will be notified of the status of their application (on / not on short-list, date / time of
interview, etc.). There is no need to contact the Hiring Supervisor after submitting your
application.
 Candidates should be prepared for up to 60 minutes discussion on personal experience,
safety skills, and regulatory knowledge during the face to face interview.

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