HSE officer

Hydrogen Systems; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 4,650,000 - 8,267,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Systems seeks an experienced HSE Officer to lead safety on construction and commissioning sites, identify risks, enforce policies, and drive continuous improvement of the HSE Management System.

Bachelor degree in Occupational Safety & Hygiene or Engineering; 5–8 years in HSE supervision; NEBOSH/CSP a plus; fluent written and spoken English; willing to travel to GCC. Strong communication with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Safety & Hygiene or Engineering.
• NEBOSH or CSP certification are not mandatory but are a plus.
• 5–8 years of experience in HSE supervision/manager roles, construction or oil & gas preferred.
• Fluent in English; spoken and written mandatory; Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Actively support Construction & Commissioning team on site to promote a safe and efficient operation.
• Lead and coordinate contractors’ safety officers/HSE supervisors to ensure alignment with HSE rules and best practices.
• Deliver HSE site inductions & toolbox talks to all workers and visitors.
• Conduct frequent HSE audits & inspections; lead weekly safety standdowns and hazard hunts.
• Lead Permit to Work processes; monitor high-risk activities (scaffolding, excavation, lifting, confined space, hot work).
• Lead incidents investigations.
• Dictate HSE trainings to crews.
• Track and analyze observations weekly.
• Review vendors' documentation (JSAs, procedures, lifting plans, checklists, method statements).

Skills

English fluency

Written English

Oral communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

MS Office

On-site safety supervision

Education

Bachelor in Occupational Safety & Hygiene or Engineering

NEBOSH or CSP certification (plus)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description Hydrogen Systems is a leading Saudi Arabian company specializing in full life-cycle services for complex gas projects, from Engineering, Procurement, and Construction through long-term Operation and Maintenance. The company focuses on industrial gas and hydrogen energy solutions, supporting clients across a range of industrial applications. Hydrogen Systems is committed to innovation, safety, and efficiency in delivering customized project solutions. Team members work in a technically advanced, growth-oriented environment that supports professional development. The organization values collaboration, accountability, and sustainable practices in meeting evolving client needs.

Job Summary

The HSE officer is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment by identifying risks, enforcing safety policies, and conducting training and inspections. This role plays a key part in promoting a safety culture on site and ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. He will lead the HSE Management System maintenance and continuous improvement.

• Education: Bachelor degree in Occupational Safety & Hygiene or Engineering. NEBOSH or CSP certification are not mandatory but are a plus.
• Experience: 5-8 years of experience on HSE supervision/manager roles. Construction industry preferrable or oil & gas. Solid experience on commissioning activities.
• Language: fluent in English language. Spoke & writing are mandatory. Arabic and other languages are a plus.
• Personal Documentation: have valid passport and Iqama to travel to GCC countries immediately. Valid Saudi Arabia driving license.
• HSE Regulatory Knowledge: strong knowledge of local health and safety laws and regulations.
• Support: support multiple sites in simultaneous.
• Stakeholder Management: strong skills to communicate and influence without authority to Clients, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• MS Office: basic knowledge of Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel use.
• Abilities: attention to detail, follow up and strong observational abilities.

• Actively support Construction & Commissioning team on site to promote a safe and efficient operation.
• Lead and coordinate contractors’ safety officers/HSE supervisors to achieve full alignment and compliance regarding HSE rules & best practices.
• Deliver HSE site induction & toolbox talks to all workers and visitors.
• Conduct frequent HSE audits & inspections. Lead weekly safety standdowns and hazard hunts.
• Lead Permit to Work process. Monitor high-risk activities such as scaffolding, excavation, lifting operations, confined space entry, and hot work.
• Actively lead incidents investigations.
• Dictate HSE trainings to crews.
• Track and analyze observations cards weekly.
• Review vendors documentation (JSAs, procedures, lifting plans, checklists, method of statement, etc).

Considerations

• Work at headquarters office with frequent site visits.
• Support Construction and Commissioning & Operations teams.