Senior Director - Safety
EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA) · Abu Dhabi
Posted Jul 7, 2026Source: naukrigulf
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Job description
• Strategy Development and Implementation
• Sets out EGA's Safety and Governance strategy and framework based on EGA's overall ESG & Sustainability strategy, purpose, bold aspirations, and values.
• Directs the implementation of the functional strategy ensuring alignment to group strategy, EGA's vision, mission, and corporate objectives.
• Ensures that functional strategy and related strategic plans are developed and implemented, aligned with the organization's vision and mission.
• Provides subject matter expertise for the assigned domain and counsels EGA leadership on related matters to support achievement of corporate and functional strategies.
• Shares the approved strategy with local/legal authorities, where appropriate, to obtain feedback as part of continuous improvement.
Leadership
• Manages the effective achievement of functional objectives through leadership, performance management, and team development.
• Establishes SMART KPIs for departments to measure individual and departmental performance against company objectives and values.
• Leads talent development initiatives in collaboration with discipline experts to ensure business capability.
• Acts as a role model by promoting organizational values and ethics across the function.
• Oversees effective coordination with other departments to ensure timely information flow and service delivery.
Budgeting and Financial Performance
• Oversees the consolidation and recommendation of the functional budget.
• Monitors financial performance against budget to identify cost reduction opportunities and performance improvements.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Develops company-wide safety policies, processes, and procedures and monitors their effectiveness.
• Implements corporate procedures and guidelines across the business.
• Communicates relevant safety and governance information to ensure management remains informed of initiatives and changes.
Safety Governance
• Leads the development of a comprehensive governance framework for safety management across EGA.
• Oversees implementation of safety policies, systems, procedures, and controls to ensure legislative and procedural compliance.
• Provides expert guidance to management on safety roles and responsibilities.
• Ensures implementation, review, updating, and auditing of EGA safety systems.
• Monitors safety system procedures and updates them in line with legislative and organizational changes.
• Plans, leads, and coordinates safety improvement projects across all EGA sites.
• Leads safety meetings and inspections to ensure compliance and corrective actions.
• Plans and conducts safety and compliance audits.
• Develops, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive safety programs.
• Provides guidance to site management to ensure compliance with local regulations and EGA standards.
EGA Site Safety
• Leads day-to-day safety operations across all EGA sites.
• Reviews and stops operations or activities that may endanger employees.
• Drives proactive initiatives to minimize workplace injuries and accidents.
• Leads major incident investigations and oversees investigation reporting.
• Reviews accident and incident reports.
• Plans and organizes safety training programs for all organizational levels.
• Reviews and enhances safety training programs.
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
• Analyses accident and incident trends and recommends improvement plans.
• Provides safety advice and support to area management.
International Safety
• Develops and implements training programs covering international safety standards.
• Leads safety awareness initiatives through workshops, seminars, and communication campaigns.
• Implements and maintains standardized reporting systems for safety incidents and compliance.
• Reviews and updates safety procedures to align with international standards and regulations.
• Promotes continuous improvement through employee feedback.
• Monitors compliance across international operations through audits and inspections.
Stakeholder Management
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring high standards of business ethics and timely resolution of critical issues.
Safety, Quality & Environment
• Ensures compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental policies, procedures, and controls to protect employees, meet legislative requirements, and support environmental responsibility.
Change Management
• Leads change management through continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices while considering global standards and business changes.
Reporting
• Ensures all functional reports are prepared accurately, on time, and in accordance with EGA requirements, policies, and quality standards.
Authority / Decision Making
Authority
• Acts within clearly defined policies, standards, and specific objectives.
Decision Making
• Identifies critical factors affecting decision outcomes.
• Evaluates options accurately and establishes priorities.
• Anticipates outcomes and understands logical consequences.
• Navigates risk and uncertainty effectively.
• Applies sound judgment in situations requiring quantitative analysis.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline such as Safety Management or HSSE.
• Professional Certification or Diploma in Safety Management.
• Lead Auditor certification.
Minimum Experience
• 12 years of safety experience in an industrial environment, including at least 4 years in a safety management role.
Skills & Abilities
• Risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with project and departmental budgeting processes and tools.
• Knowledge of project controls.
• Conceptual planning ability.
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication, meeting facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with time reporting systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver training programs.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
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