Coordinator II - HSE (Kuwaiti National)

Kuwait Steel; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwtsteel in Kuwait’s Ahmadi region seeks an HSE professional to lead compliance with QHSE standards, conduct risk assessments, and drive incident prevention initiatives. The role focuses on ensuring safety across operations and rapid response to emergencies.

The ideal candidate will perform toolbox talks, support JHA implementation, and coordinate with site teams to maintain optimal safety performance. Prior experience in heavy industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's in a technical discipline related to industrial engineering.
• HSE certification (NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support HSE inspections or audits to ensure QHSE compliance.
• Conduct toolbox talks as requested by area owner.
• Respond immediately to HSE incidents using established protocols.
• Perform routine visual HSE inspections and correct discrepancies.
• Communicate observations and findings effectively to relevant teams.
• Inspect fire extinguishers and first aid boxes monthly.
• Ensure Job Hazard Analysis is implemented in the department.
• Respond to HSE incidents and disseminate information to department personnel.
• Measure air and noise pollution levels.
• Check firefighting equipment regularly and report issues.

Skills

HSE awareness

Safety inspections

Education

Diploma orBachelor in industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering

HSE certification (NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA) advantageous

Job description

Job Responsibility

• Support the conducting of an HSE inspection or audit to ensure compliance with QHSE standards.
• Conduct toolbox talks as requested by the area owner.
• Respond immediately to HSE incidents using the established emergency communication channels and protocols, to minimize damages as much as possible.
• Conduct routine and visual HSE inspections to immediately correct any discrepancies.
• Ensure that observations and findings are communicated properly.
• Inspect fire extinguishers and first aid boxes on a monthly basis.
• Ensure that Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is implemented effectively in the relevant department.
• Respond to any HSE incident/accident and disseminate information to all concerned department personnel.
• Measures air and noise pollution levels.
• Check and inspect firefighting equipment regularly and report immediately if one of the items is not working properly.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional Certification in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Fire & Safety Management Systems (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent) (advantage).

Preferred Experience

• Diploma: Minimum 5 years of experience in occupational health, safety, and environment, preferably within the steel or heavy manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 3 Years experience in occupational health, safety, and environment, preferably within the steel or heavy manufacturing industry.
• Relevant Experience may include:
  • Exposure to plant safety audits, accident/incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and implementation of HSE programs.