Senior HSE Officer

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Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Senior Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer with a minimum of 10 years of experience to lead and manage all HSE-related activities across our operations. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, promote a strong safety culture, and proactively mitigate risks to protect employees, assets, and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and plans.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, client requirements, and international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Conduct risk assessments (HIRA, HAZID, HAZOP) and ensure control measures are in place.
• Lead site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and HSE plans.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance.
• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and training programs.
• Maintain HSE records, reports, and KPIs.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Drive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives on site.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / environmental science / occupational health & safety or related field.
• Professional certifications such as: - NEBOSH IGC / NEBOSH Diploma - ISO Led Auditor 450001 (added an advantage)- ISO Led Auditor 140001 (added an advantage)- Membership - CertIOSH (preferred)
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in HSE, preferably in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of local HSE regulations (e.g., Oman Labor Law & PDO/Client standards if applicable).
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of hazard identification and risk management.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of HSE management systems and auditing.
• Ability to enforce compliance without disrupting operations.
• Decision-making under pressure and emergency response capability.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strong documentation and reporting capability.
• Risk assessment techniques (HIRA, JSA, HEMP).
• Knowledge of construction hazards (lifting, excavation, work at height, confined space, etc.).
• Familiarity with safety standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HSE reporting tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Training and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach.
  
  

Additional Requirements (Preferred)

• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or bridge projects.
• Familiarity with client-specific systems.
• Valid driving license (Oman).
• Multilingual ability (English mandatory; Hindi/Urdu is an advantage).