Description

The HSE Officer is responsible for overseeing and implementing health, safety and environmental practices within the organization. This role involves monitoring and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, promoting a safety culture and overseeing the development of HSE procedures and protocols.

• Conduct regular audits and inspections of workplace environments to identify potential hazards ensuring that all departments adhere to HSE regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local, national and international health, safety and environmental regulations and standards.
• Ensure that all risks are documented, communicated to the relevant teams and mitigated in accordance with safety standards.
• Work with suppliers to ensure that safety materials are procured, stored and distributed in compliance with safety standards.
• Investigate accidents, near misses and safety incidents, identifying root causes and ensuring corrective actions are taken to prevent reoccurrence.
• Document all incidents and ensure that they are reported in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Oversee and implement environmental management strategies to minimize the environmental impact of operations.
• Monitor environmental performance, identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to reduce environmental risks and improve sustainability efforts.
• Ensure the proper use, maintenance and availability of safety equipment such as PPE, fire extinguishers and first aid kits across all operations.
• Develop and implement strategies to eliminate or control identified hazards ensuring continuous safety improvements.
• Advise management and employees on safety protocols and environmental guidelines.
• Prepare and submit regular HSE reports to management highlighting key metrics, areas for improvement and recommendations for future action.
• Promote and reinforce a safety first culture across the organization encouraging employees to take an active role in safety.
• Lead the coordination and execution of emergency drills, evaluating team preparedness and making improvements where necessary.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees ensuring they are educated on safety protocols, emergency procedures and environmental policies.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans ensuring that employees are well prepared for potential emergencies such as fires, accidents or environmental hazards.
• Serve as a point of contact during emergencies, providing leadership and guidance in emergency response efforts.
• Stay informed of changes to HSE regulations and ensure that the organization remains compliant with all relevant legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments across all work activities and operational areas, identifying potential safety hazards and environmental risks.
• Organize safety drills, first aid training, fire drills and other emergency response programs to ensure readiness in the event of an incident.
• Ensure compliance with waste disposal, pollution control and resource management practices, promoting sustainable practices within the organization.
• Review and ensure that HSE procedures and policies are up to date and in line with current laws and industry best practices.
• Maintain an accurate record of all safety incidents, audits, inspections and corrective actions taken.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure that safety equipment is in good condition and readily available when needed.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of all HSE activities, inspections, audits and compliance reports.

Requirements

Educational Qualification

Work Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance