HSE Engineer

Avanceon Middle East & South Asia; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanceon Middle East & South Asia is seeking an HSE Engineer for a contractual position in Karachi. The role involves developing HSE plans, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Candidates are expected to have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Environmental Science, at least 5 years of experience in HSE, and recognized safety certifications like NEBOSH or IOSH. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in HSE in the oil and gas or major industrial construction sector.
• Recognized international safety certifications (NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, or equivalent) are mandatory.
• Ability to manage and train a multi‑disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) plans.
• Conduct daily site inspections and hazard risk assessments.
• Manage a strict Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

Avanceon is looking to hire HSE Engineer on a contractual role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive site-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) plans, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Conduct daily site inspections, rigorous hazard identification, and risk assessments for all high-risk activities, particularly in hazardous oil and gas environments.
• Manage and enforce a strict Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for all hot work, confined space entry, and heavy lifting operations.
• Lead and facilitate daily toolbox talks (TBT) and deliver comprehensive HSE induction training to all onsite staff and subcontractors.
• Supervise the proper use, maintenance, and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure all personnel are protected.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain up-to-date HSE documentation, including accident logs, training records, inspection checklists, and compliance reports.
• Act as the primary onsite liaison for emergency response, including fire‑fighting systems, evacuation drills, and medical first‑aid management.
• Regularly audit site activities against PEC OSH Code of Practice (2025) and client‑specific safety standards.
• Prepare and submit periodic HSE progress reports to project management and the corporate QHSE department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in HSE, with a proven track record in the oil and gas or major industrial construction sector.
• Recognized international safety certifications (NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, or equivalent) are mandatory.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to influence safety culture onsite.
• Ability to manage and train a multi‑disciplinary team of workers and subcontractors.