HSSE Culture Transformation Expert
Wood · Sohar
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About the role
The Expert – HSSE Culture will serve as the organization’s subject matter expert in safety culture, human and organizational performance, leadership development, organizational learning, and behavioral change. The role works closely with executive leadership, line management, employees and contractors to embed safety as a core value and improve operational resilience.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement the HSSE Culture Transformation Roadmap aligned with the 2030 strategy, including a culture maturity model and annual improvement targets.
- Lead enterprise‑wide safety culture initiatives, advise senior management on culture risks and opportunities, and benchmark performance against leading high‑reliability organizations.
- Design and deliver Safety Leadership programs, coaching, mentoring and workshops for executives, senior and frontline leaders.
- Introduce Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles, establish learning team processes and promote a learning culture focused on work as performed.
- Lead workforce engagement programs such as Safety Ambassador, behavioral interventions and recognition schemes.
- Develop and implement a Contractor Safety Culture Framework, assess contractor maturity and build leadership capability.
- Conduct annual culture and engagement assessments, create performance dashboards and provide regular analytics to HSSE leadership.
- Design and execute change‑management communication campaigns to support major transformations.
Required profile
- Minimum 12–15 years of HSSE experience, with at least 5 years leading organizational culture or transformation initiatives.
- Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, mining, aviation, utilities or other high‑risk industries.
- Proven track record of influencing senior leaders and delivering cross‑functional transformation projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Safety, Organizational Psychology, Human Factors, Organizational Development or Behavioral Science; master’s degree preferred.
Required skills
- Professional certifications such as CMIOSH, CSP, NEBOSH Diploma, CRSP or equivalent.
- Highly desirable qualifications in Human Performance/HOP, Change Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Coaching or Human Factors.
What we offer
- Competitive salary with regular market‑aligned reviews.
- Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
- Workmen’s Compensation up to 3× annual wage.
- Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental, physical, social and financial well‑being.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee networks giving all staff a voice.
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