Roles and responsibilities
The HSE Officer - Senior is responsible for overseeing health, safety, and environmental initiatives within the organization to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a safe work environment.
Job Responsibility
- Develop and implement health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and risks
- Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
- Train employees on health and safety procedures and ensure adherence to regulations
- Maintain records and reports on health, safety, and environmental performance
- Liaise with regulatory agencies and third-party organizations on compliance matters
Candidate Requirements
- MOFA attested Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
- Professional certification in HSE (e.g., NEBOSH) is a plus
- Proven work experience as an HSE Officer or similar role
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Skills
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Strong understanding of risk assessment and hazard identification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop and implement safety procedures and protocols
- Proficiency in conducting safety audits and inspections
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- Knowledge of emergency response procedures
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with incident investigation and reporting processes
- Certification in relevant HSE courses and programs
Desired candidate profile
1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Knowledge
- Health & Safety Regulations: In-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety laws, such as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and international safety standards.
- Environmental Regulations: Understanding of environmental protection laws and guidelines, such as waste management, emissions controls, and sustainability practices.
- Risk Assessment: Ability to identify, assess, and prioritize potential health, safety, and environmental risks in the workplace.
- Emergency Response: Knowledge of emergency response protocols, first aid, and firefighting techniques to handle hazardous situations.
2. Risk Management and Hazard Analysis
- Risk Assessment Techniques: Familiarity with methods like Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Risk Matrix to evaluate risks.
- Hazard Identification: Identifying physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and environmental hazards in the workplace.
- Incident Investigation: Ability to investigate accidents or near-miss incidents, identify the root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
3. Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
- Compliance Knowledge: Expertise in national and international safety standards and regulations (OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, EPA, etc.) and ensuring company compliance.
- Documentation and Reporting: Proficient in maintaining safety records, accident reports, incident logs, and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Auditing: Conducting regular internal audits and inspections to assess compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
4. Training and Education
- Safety Training: Developing and delivering safety training programs to staff, ensuring they understand and follow safety procedures and protocols.
- Awareness Campaigns: Promoting safety awareness among employees through campaigns, meetings, and workshops.
- Toolbox Talks: Conducting short, focused safety meetings (Toolbox Talks) to address specific hazards or safety concerns on a regular basis.
5. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Clear Communication: Ability to communicate safety policies, procedures, and instructions clearly and effectively to employees at all levels of the organization.
- Conflict Resolution: Addressing non-compliance or unsafe behavior in a professional manner and resolving conflicts related to safety issues.
- Collaboration: Working closely with management, workers, contractors, and external agencies to implement safety programs and resolve safety concerns.