Strategic HSSE Leadership
§Develop and implement a comprehensive HSSE strategy
aligned with SOHAR’s corporate strategy and growth plans.
§Establish governance frameworks covering port
operations, freezone industries, and marine activities.
§Advise executive management on HSSE risks related to
industrial expansion, hazardous cargo, and tenant operations.
§Drive a “Zero Harm & Zero Incident” culture
across all operational areas.
§Monitor contractor safety performance during port
expansion and infrastructure projects.
§Ensure tenant compliance with HSSE regulations,
environmental permits, and operational safety standards.
§Monitor & Oversee inspections and audits of
industrial facilities (petrochemicals, logistics, manufacturing, metals, etc.).
§Implement risk control measures for high-risk
industries and hazardous processes.
§Oversee contractor safety management across
construction and industrial projects.
§Maintain HSSE certifications and compliance
documentation.
Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management
§Lead
emergency response planning for fires, chemical spills, port and freezone
incidents, and security threats.
§Coordinate
with Civil Defence, Royal Oman Police, Coast Guard, and environmental
authorities.
§Conduct joint
emergency drills with tenants and external agencies.
§Ensure readiness for major incidents impacting port
operations or surrounding communities.
Environmental
Management & Sustainability
§Ensure
compliance with environmental authority parties & regulations and permits.
§Lead
sustainability initiatives supporting SOHAR’s environmental commitments.
§Lead projects
and initiatives which relate to environmental impact assessments for new tenant
projects.
Security
& Access Control
§Develop and
enforce port and freezone security policies aligned with ISPS Code and national
regulations.
§Oversee
access control systems & process, gate operations, ID management, and
visitor control.
§Protect
critical infrastructure, cargo, tenant assets and people.
§Manage
surveillance systems, incident response, and threat mitigation.
§Align with
national security and law enforcement authorities.
Occupational
Health & Workforce Wellbeing
§Establish
occupational health programs for SOHAR employees, port workers, contractors,
and tenant workforce.
§Monitor
exposure to industrial hazards (chemicals, noise, heat stress, dust).
§Implement
health surveillance and fitness-for-work programs.
§Promote
wellbeing initiatives aligned with workforce safety and productivity.
Budgets and Plans:
§Monitor the financial
performance of a given area of activity versus budgets and ensure all
activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly
reporting on any variances to management.
Stakeholder Engagement
§Engage with
tenants, investors, contractors, and government entities to ensure HSSE
alignment.
§Provide HSSE
guidance during investor onboarding and project approvals.
§Represent
SOHAR in national and international HSSE forums.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
§Provide inputs and implement
policies, systems and procedure for the assigned section so that all relevant
procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, and
cost-effective operations.
Continuous Improvement
§Participate in the
identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability
of systems, processes and practices considering global best standards,
productivity improvement and cost reduction.
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