Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia

Updated: 2 months ago

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a world-renowned private university located in Thuwal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The KAUST National Transformation Institute (NTI) is designed to accelerate the commercialization of technology and support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's economic diversification aspirations. Acting as a bridge between academic research, industry, and government, NTI drives the development of largescale national initiatives and deep-tech innovation to align with Vision 2030 and Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) priorities. The Institute’s portfolio encompasses a diverse range of high-impact sectors, including environmental restoration, energy, and mobility, managing the transition of cutting-edge research into real-world industrial applications and commercial ventures. 

The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager serves as a strategic partner to NTI, ensuring that this fastpaced innovation ecosystem operates within a framework of safety excellence. This position is responsible for the holistic development and oversight of HSE management systems, from laboratories and testing facilities to remote field sites. The incumbent will lead a team of HSE specialists to foster a proactive safety culture that empowers researchers and partners to innovate safely. Key responsibilities include the review of risk mitigation strategies for complex technologies, ensuring rigorous compliance with evolving local and international regulations, driving continuous improvement in environmental and safety performance, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders in creating safe workplaces, and the development and implementation of local occupational health and safety and environmental procedures, as well as industry-accepted practices. 


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