MR3228 - Principal Executive, Health, Safety, Envi...

About SAESL A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services.

As a result of sustained business growth, SAESL has continued to expand its facilities and develop new capabilities for both its engine overhaul and component repair businesses. The Engine Overhaul business has the capability to service all products in the Trent engine family, this includes Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB; SAESL is the only Trent engine MRO that can support all product variants. The Engine Overhaul business has the capacity to repair and overhaul over 300 Trent engines per year and it is equipped with a state-of-the-art Engine Test Facility that supports our best-in-class engine turnaround times.

Why Join SAESL

• Staff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport)
• Training/Career Progression Opportunities
• Job Security

Job Responsibilities HSE Leadership & Governance

• Drive the execution and operationalisation of SAESL's Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management System (SMS) across assigned Operational Business Units (OBUs).
• Serve as the primary interface between Central HSE and Operations, ensuring HSE standards, governance requirements, and operational risk controls are consistently implemented and sustained.
• Lead HSE performance within assigned OBUs by supporting operational leaders in risk ownership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and operational excellence.
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to OBU HSE personnel, ensuring consistent application of HSE standards and effective operational risk management across all business units.
• Provide direct HSE oversight and support for Logistics operations to ensure effective governance, compliance, and risk management.

HSE Management Systems & Compliance

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve HSE frameworks and programmes in alignment with corporate strategies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all required licences, permits, certifications, and statutory approvals remain valid and compliant.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and all applicable workplace safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and review incident investigations, validate root cause analyses, ensure timely reporting to relevant stakeholders, and drive the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote organisational learning by ensuring lessons learnt from incidents are effectively communicated and embedded into operational practices.

Operational Partnership & Risk Management

• Partner closely with OBU Directors, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to implement HSE programmes and identify opportunities for operational risk reduction.
• Conduct trend analysis and common cause reviews to develop innovative and transformational initiatives that improve safety performance and operational resilience.
• Provide HSE technical expertise to support operational activities, contractor management, equipment selection, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee contractor HSE management, ensuring compliance with permit-to-work systems, critical risk controls, and company HSE requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor HSE audits and inspections, ensuring timely closure and verification of corrective and preventive actions.

Operational Excellence & Project Management

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to drive SAESL's Zero Harm and Zero Emission strategies while fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement best practices and emerging technologies (e.g. Smart Facilities and Smart HSE solutio