About the Role
The HSE Officer assists in executing safety practices and procedures, which includes the implementation of the Project HSE plan, conducting task analysis, evaluating hazardous and risk conditions, recommending control measures, investigating accidents/incidents, and implementing training programs to safeguard the execution of work, ensuring a safe working environment.
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Job Responsibilities
- Monitor the execution of HSE activities on a project to ensure adherence to the project HSE plan and HSEMS requirements, continually overseeing site activity regarding HSE.
- Assist in developing and implementing field location emergency response procedures and evacuation plans.
- Provide training to workers on HSE-related subjects, incident prevention, first aid, and safety awareness programs to augment the awareness of HSE practices and procedures.
- Identify existing hazards, unsafe work conditions, and/or practices daily, raise observation reports, and record corrective measures.
- Address and report violations daily, making necessary recommendations.
- Compile and provide data for daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track HSE performance.
- Orient employees on accident reporting procedures and emergency responses on a monthly basis. Conduct daily toolbox talks (TBT) to communicate safety precautionary measures before work deployment at the site.
- Ensure 100% of employees pass site induction training before commencing work.
- Ensure effective induction programs for visitors, suppliers, and project personnel, maintaining daily logs.
- Ensure written risk assessments for each task are developed before work commences.
- Communicate risk assessment findings and recommendations to all concerned personnel daily.
- Ensure all project-certified mobile plants and gear, HSE equipment (e.g., harnesses) are inspected daily with updated monthly logs.
- Ensure fire extinguishers are inspected monthly, maintaining logs.
- Ensure all equipment, ladders, hand tools, and machinery on-site are inspected daily by authorized personnel, maintaining logs.
- Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards 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 at the workplace and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Ability to investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes, analyze contributing factors, and recommend corrective actions to enhance safety performance.
- Skilled in developing and delivering HSE training programs and initiatives to employees, contractors, and stakeholders, promoting awareness and fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
- Effective communication skills to liaise with management, employees, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders, conveying HSE policies, procedures, and initiatives clearly and persuasively.
- ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills, are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Job Experience
- Minimum 5 years of working experience, with at least 3 years of relevant working experience.
- 2 years of experience in the GCC is a plus.
Competencies
- Agility
- AI Fluency
- Quality
- Leadership
- Job Safety Analysis L2
- HACCP L2
- Safety Inspections L2
- Safety Management L2
- Safety Policies and Procedures L2
- Boldness
Education
- Diploma in occupational health and safety or related field, or equivalent.
