About the Role
The HSSE Officer is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of health, safety, security, and environmental protocols across the workplace. This role involves executing the HSSE plan, conducting risk assessments, leading incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards. The HSSE Officer plays a critical role in creating a secure, safe, and environmentally responsible work environment, while also coordinating with different departments and training staff to uphold a safety culture.
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Job Responsibilities
- Enforce and monitor compliance with the company’s HSSE management system, policies, and procedures.
- Perform routine safety, health, and environmental inspections to identify hazards and ensure control measures are in place.
- Manage and document incident/accident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and recommend corrective actions.
- Organize and deliver safety induction and ongoing training for employees, including emergency response and security protocols.
- Conduct site-specific risk assessments, task hazard analyses, and develop safe work procedures.
- Ensure the implementation of physical security measures and procedures to safeguard personnel, assets, and information.
- Monitor operations to ensure compliance with legal and environmental regulations and maintain documentation for audits.
- Participate in emergency drills, maintain emergency equipment, and ensure readiness of emergency response plans.
- Prepare reports related to inspections, accidents, near misses, audits, and ensure accurate data entry in HSSE tracking systems.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across farm units and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Broad understanding of agricultural practices, herd management, and seasonal workflows.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities, resources, and timelines effectively.
- Knowledge of workplace safety, biosecurity, and environmental compliance within an agricultural setting.
- Working knowledge of SAP/SKA for operational tracking, stock control, and performance reporting.
Job Experience
- Minimum 3 years working experience, with 2 years of relevant working experience and 1 year of GCC experience being a plus.
Competencies
- Environmental Health and Safety L2
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification L2
- Incident Reporting and Investigation L2
- Safety Management L2
- Regulatory Compliance L2
- Leadership
- Agility
- Resilience
- Quality
- AI Fluency
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in occupational health and safety or related fields, or any related field, along with a Certificate in NEBOSH or any related Technical Certificates.
