HSSE Officer

Job Purpose

The Health, Safety, Security and Environment Officer (HSSE Officer) is responsible for supporting the project by implementing safety and security measures, conducting inspections, ensuring compliance with HSSE regulations, and promoting a proactive safety culture across all project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform awareness and Tool-Box-Talks as per the set plan to the project team.
• Conduct H&S inspections per the plan ensure to capture and report findings as per the priorities category level.
• Report any unsafe practices of site personnel and get them corrected as soon as possible.
• Ensure that equipment issued are correctly used and properly maintained so that it presents no threat to health, safety or the environment.
• Ensure equipment and tools well calibrated as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Maintain safety equipment register and coordinate safety equipment maintenance.
• Oversee site security operations, including access control, surveillance systems (CCTV), and coordinating with security personnel to prevent unauthorized entry or theft.
• Ensure the availability, quality and the use of PPE by all concerned employees.
• Assist the HSSE Lead and HSE Supervisor in accident and incident investigations where required.
• Prepare recommendation for improving safety, Security and health performance.
• Ensure that HSSE local legislations and regulations updated and abide by.
• Reporting and documenting through (video and pictures) on ( any accident, incident, or dangerous occurrence to the Project Manager, HSSE Lead and/ HSE Supervisor.
• Raise-up observations about safety violations, Near Miss, Misbehaviors, and Shortage, quality or non- abidance to PPEs… etc. Ensure they are logged and followed within the CAF system and local register.
• The employee is expected to be available and responsive to any requests or inquiries related to his/her area of expertise and should not refuse any mention or task related to his/her role and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field.
• OSHA or NEBOSH certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HSSE standards, best practices, and local regulations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar HSSE role, preferably within facility management or construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.