Health Safety Environment Officer

The HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and environmental strategies. Unlike general construction or heavy industry, this role requires a deep understanding of food safety interfaces (like HACCP), chemical handling for sanitation, and high-speed packaging machinery.

Core Responsibilities

1. Occupational Health & Safety

• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for production lines, focusing on lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and ergonomics.
• Incident Investigation: Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) for any near-misses or accidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Training: Design and deliver safety induction programs for new hires and specialized training (e.g., forklift safety, chemical spill response) for existing staff.

2. Food Safety & Hygiene Integration

• Cross-Functional Compliance: Ensure that HSE protocols do not compromise food safety standards (e.g., ensuring PPE is "food-grade" and doesn't pose a physical contaminant risk).
• Chemical Management: Oversee the safe storage and handling of Clean-In-Place (CIP) chemicals and refrigerants (like Ammonia or $CO_2$).

3. Environmental & Sustainability

• Waste Management: Manage the disposal of organic waste, packaging materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with local environmental regulations.
• Resource Conservation: Monitor water usage and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) efficiency to meet sustainability targets.

4. Compliance & Auditing

• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for government bodies (such as the Saudi Food and Drug Authority or Modon) regarding safety and environmental permits.
• Internal Audits: Conduct regular site walkthroughs and formal audits to ensure 100% compliance with ISO 45001 (Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environment).

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical).

NEBOSH IGC is typically mandatory; OSHA or IOSH certifications are highly preferred.

Experience

3–5 years in a manufacturing or FMCG