HSSE and Fire Manager - Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Fire (17332 AB, Saudi National)

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:
The client is only considering Saudi Arabian nationals for this role.

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.

• 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.