Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer to develop, implement, and monitor workplace health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing workplace risks, conducting inspections, and driving a culture of safety across all operations.
Key Responsibilities
Health and Safety Management
- Develop, implement, and maintain workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with company HSE standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Conduct routine workplace inspections and identify potential hazards and unsafe practices.
- Monitor and enforce the use of appropriate safety measures and protective equipment.
Risk Assessment and Compliance
- Carry out risk assessments and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses and prepare reports.
- Monitor implementation of corrective actions and follow up on closure.
- Ensure operational activities comply with safety and environmental requirements.
Training and Awareness
- Organize and conduct HSE induction and awareness sessions for employees.
- Deliver safety training and emergency preparedness programs.
- Promote employee awareness of workplace safety responsibilities and best practices.
Environmental Management
- Monitor environmental practices and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Support waste management and environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Maintain records relating to environmental compliance and inspections.
Emergency Preparedness
- Coordinate emergency response procedures and evacuation drills.
- Ensure emergency equipment and safety resources are available and functional.
- Participate in emergency investigations and response planning.
Reporting and Documentation
- Maintain HSE records, reports, permits, and documentation.
- Prepare periodic HSE performance reports for Management.
- Track safety metrics and recommend improvement initiatives.
Continuous Improvement
- Promote a strong safety culture across the organization.
- Recommend initiatives to improve health, safety, and environmental performance.
- Support Management in achieving operational and compliance objectives.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of workplace incidents and accidents
- Completion of safety inspections
- Training completion rate
- Compliance audit results
- Corrective action closure rate
- Employee HSE awareness level
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional HSE certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 1–3 years’ relevant HSE experience.
- Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and risk management practices.
- Experience conducting inspections, investigations, and safety training.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of HSE principles
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Investigation and reporting skills
- Communication and training skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Leadership and teamwork
- Report writing and documentation