HSE Officer

Job Title : HSE Officer (Site-based, medium level)

Location: Karachi (Site-based)

Employment type: Full-time (Primarily site-based job role)

Reports to: Project Manager

Job purpose

The HSE Officer will support the company’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) program by monitoring, enforcing and improving safety systems across project sites. This is a medium-level role for a candidate with practical, on-site supervisory experience (minimum 1 year in an on-site supervisory role).

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain company HSE policies, procedures and safe working practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections and toolbox talks; prepare inspection reports and follow up on corrective actions.
• Perform risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs) and permit-to-work monitoring for site activities.
• Formulate a risk assessment report based on the on-site risk assessment.
• Maintain inventory of PPT material
• Monitor use and condition of PPE, scaffolding, ladders, lifting equipment and other safety-critical tools.
• Lead incident reporting, initial investigation and near-miss recording; assist with root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action plans.
• Maintain HSE records, permits, registers and compliance documentation; prepare periodic HSE reports for management review.
• Liaise with contractors, clients and regulatory bodies on HSE matters when required.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including evacuation drills and first-aid arrangements.
• Conduct basic environmental monitoring and waste management checks relevant to site activities.
• Support procurement checks for HSE-critical materials and ensure safety data sheets (SDS) are available where applicable.
• Promote a positive safety culture through continuous engagement, observations and coaching of staff.

Required qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in HSE Engineering is required and Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety (or Environmental Engineering) is also accepted
• At least 1 year experience in an on-site supervisory HSE or safety-related role is mandatory. (2–4 years preferred)
• Basic HSE training/certification (e.g., NEBOSH IGC, OSHA 30, or equivalent) is required
• Valid First Aid certificate and basic firefighting training preferred.
• Familiarity with Pakistani HSE regulations and local site compliance requirements is an advantage.

Skills & competencies

• Strong observational and reporting skills; attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills — able to run safety briefings and influence site teams.
• Practical knowledge of common construction/site hazards and control measures.
• Able to prepare clear written reports, checklists and HSE documentation.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and follow up on corrective actions.
• Comfortable using MS Office (Word, Excel) and basic reporting systems.
• Physically able to visit and inspect active worksites regularly.

Personal attributes

• Proactive, reliable and safety-minded.
• Calm under pressure and able to respond to incidents professionally.
• Honest, ethical and committed to enforcing safety standards fairly.

Working conditions

• Regular travel to project sites across Karachi. Some site work will be outdoors and in active construction environments.
• Working hours will follow company policy; occasional extended hours or emergency response may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) supervisory onsite: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Degree in HSE Engineering or in Occupational Health & Safety (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person