About the Role
The HSE Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the execution of safety practices and procedures within a project environment. This includes the implementation of the Project HSE plan, conducting task analysis, evaluating hazardous and risk conditions, recommending control measures, investigating accidents/incidents, and executing training programs. The overarching objective is to safeguard a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the project.
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Job Responsibilities
- Monitor the execution of HSE activities on projects to ensure compliance with the project HSE plan and HSE Management System (HSEMS) requirements, with continued evaluation of site activities regarding HSE compliance.
- Assist in developing and implementing field location emergency response procedures and evacuation plans to guarantee safe evacuation protocols.
- Provide training to workers on HSE-related subjects, including incident prevention and first aid, and promote safety awareness programs to enhance understanding of HSE practices and procedures.
- Identify existing hazards, unsafe work conditions, and/or practices daily, raising observation reports and recording corrective measures.
- Address and report violations daily, making necessary recommendations for improvement.
- Compile and provide data through daily, weekly, and monthly reports to monitor and track HSE performance effectively.
- Orient employees monthly on accident reporting procedures and emergency response actions. Conduct daily tool box talks (TBT) to communicate safety precautions before work deployment.
- Ensure that all employees complete the site induction training successfully before commencing work.
- Implement effective visitor, supplier, and project personnel induction programs, maintaining daily logs.
- Ensure written risk assessments are developed for each task before work begins, communicating findings and recommendations to relevant personnel daily.
- Conduct daily inspections of all project-certified mobile plants and gear, HSE equipment (e.g., harnesses), and ensure logs are updated monthly.
- Verify that fire extinguishers are inspected monthly, maintaining proper logs.
- Oversee the daily inspection of all equipment, ladders, hand tools, machineries, etc., by authorized personnel, maintaining logs.
- Support the implementation of HSE initiatives; actively participate in safety awareness activities and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and Integrated Management System (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.
- Proficient in conducting risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential health, safety, and environmental risks in the workplace and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Skilled in investigating accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes, analyze contributing factors, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence and enhance safety performance.
- Experience in developing and delivering HSE training programs and initiatives to employees, contractors, and other stakeholders, fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
- Effective communication skills to liaise with management, employees, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders, clearly conveying HSE policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably with SAP functional skills, is a requirement for success in this role.
Job Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of working experience, with at least 3 years of relevant working experience and 2 years of experience in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region being a plus.
Competencies
- Agility
- AI Fluency
- Resilience
- Quality (Level 2)
- Leadership (Level 2)
- Job Safety Analysis (Level 2)
- HACCP (Level 2)
- Safety Inspections (Level 2)
- Safety Management (Level 2)
- Safety Policies and Procedures (Level 2)
Education
- Diploma in occupational health and safety or related fields, or equivalent.
