HSWW Manager
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About the Role
Parsons Corporation seeks an HSWW Manager for power utilities infrastructure projects in Riyadh, responsible for developing and overseeing Health, Safety, Wellness, and Wellbeing programs.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement HSWW strategies, policies, and procedures tailored to power utilities infrastructure projects
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and utility standards
- Identify, assess, and control HSWW risks related to live electrical environments, working at heights, confined spaces, excavation, lifting operations, etc.
- Provide visible leadership and regular presence at project sites; conduct safety and wellbeing walks, inspections, and audits
- Lead or support investigations of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
- Develop and deliver HSWW training for employees, supervisors, and subcontractors
- Promote a strong culture of safety and wellbeing
- Serve as primary HSWW contact for project teams, clients, utility owners, and regulatory agencies
- Prepare HSWW performance reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and clients
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of HSWW/HSE experience, with at least 5 years in power utilities infrastructure
- Demonstrated experience implementing HSWW programs on complex, multi contractor infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of applicable safety regulations and standards for electrical utilities and construction
- Recognized safety qualification/certification (e.g., CSP, CRSP, NEBOSH, CHST, or equivalent) preferred
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Position Summary
- The HSWW Manager – Power Utilities Infrastructure is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive Health, Safety, Wellness, and Wellbeing programs across power utilities infrastructure projects.
- This role ensures that all construction and operations activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, legal and regulatory requirements, client standards, and industry best practices.
- The HSWW Manager partners closely with construction, operations, and project management teams to build a strong safety culture, reduce risk, and support the physical and mental wellbeing of all personnel on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement HSWW strategies, policies, and procedures tailored to power utilities infrastructure projects.
- Align HSWW programs with corporate objectives, client requirements, and key performance indicators.
- Integrate traditional safety programs with wellness and mental health initiatives.
- Conduct gap analyses and maturity assessments of existing HSWW programs and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and utility standards.
- Maintain and update HSWW management systems, including ISO based or corporate HSMS frameworks.
- Identify, assess, and control HSWW risks related to live electrical environments, working at heights, confined spaces, excavation, lifting operations, traffic management, line clearances, and energized work zones.
- Lead development and maintenance of risk registers, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses and safe work method statements.
- Support incident command and emergency response planning for field operations.
- Provide visible leadership and regular presence at project sites; conduct safety and wellbeing walks, inspections, and audits.
- Oversee implementation of site specific HSWW plans, permits to work, and critical control verifications for high risk activities.
- Verify use, inspection, and adequacy of PPE, tools, and equipment for high voltage and civil works.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum 10 years of HSWW/HSE experience, with at least 5 years in power utilities infrastructure, including transmission and distribution construction, substation construction or maintenance, and civil works related to utilities.
- Demonstrated experience implementing HSWW programs on complex, multi contractor infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of applicable safety regulations and standards for electrical utilities and construction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recognized safety qualification/certification (e.g., CSP, CRSP, NEBOSH, CHST, or equivalent).
- Utility sector or EPC project experience with major utilities or transmission operators.
- Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Training or credentials related to wellness/mental health (e.g., Mental Health First Aid, wellbeing program design) is an asset.
- Experience in behavioral based safety and safety culture transformation programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- In depth understanding of high voltage hazards and control measures, working at heights, fall protection, tower/structure access, excavation, trenching, underground utility safety, lifting operations, and crane safety.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to interpret data and prioritize interventions.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills across all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to influence and coach field leaders and contractors in a high pressure project environment.
- Proficiency with HSWW reporting systems, incident management tools, and MS Office suite.
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