About the Role
The HSE Officer plays a crucial role in executing safety practices and procedures, engaging in the implementation of the Project HSE plan, conducting task analyses, evaluating hazardous and risk conditions, recommending control measures, investigating incidents, delivering training programs, and safeguarding the work environment to ensure a safe workplace.
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Job Responsibilities
- Monitor the execution of HSE activities on a project to ensure compliance with the project HSE plan and HSEMS requirements. Continually observe site activities related to HSE.
- Assist in developing and implementing emergency response procedures and evacuation plans to ensure safe evacuation processes.
- Provide training to workers on HSE-related subjects, including incident prevention, first aid, and other safety awareness programs aimed at increasing awareness of HSE practices.
- Identify existing hazards and unsafe work conditions on a daily basis, ensuring observation reports are created and corrective measures recorded.
- Address and report violations daily while making necessary recommendations for improvement.
- Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports to monitor and track HSE performance.
- Orient employees on accident reporting procedures and emergency actions monthly; conduct daily toolbox talks (TBT) to notify safety precautions prior to work deployment on-site.
- Ensure that all employees complete site induction training before starting work.
- Effectively implement and maintain induction programs for visitors, suppliers, and project personnel, ensuring daily logs are updated.
- Ensure risk assessments are developed for each task before work commences, and communicate findings and recommendations to all relevant personnel daily.
- Inspect project-certified mobile plants and gear, ensuring HSE equipment is checked daily, with logs updated monthly.
- Conduct monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and maintain logs.
- Ensure that all equipment, ladders, hand tools, and machinery are inspected daily by authorized personnel and that logs are maintained.
- Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution aligned with company and IMS policies.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to the industry, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential health, safety, and environmental risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Ability to investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions for improved safety performance.
- Skills in developing and delivering HSE training programs, fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
- Effective communication skills for liaising with management, employees, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders regarding HSE policies and procedures.
- ERP knowledge, preferably with SAP functional skills, is required to succeed in this position.
Job Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of working experience, including 3 years of relevant experience and 2 years in the GCC region preferred.
Competencies
- Agility
- AI Fluency
- Resilience
- Quality
- Leadership
- Job Safety Analysis L2
- HACCP L2
- Safety Inspections L2
- Safety Management L2
- Safety Policies and Procedures L2
Education
- Diploma in occupational health and safety or related fields, or equivalent.
