HSE Technician

Americana Group - Egypt; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A food safety and environmental organization in Jeddah seeks an HSE professional to support implementation of health, safety, and environmental programs. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting inspections, and delivering training to employees. A bachelor's degree in relevant fields and a minimum of 2 years of experience in HSE, particularly within food industries, are required. Certifications such as NEBOSH and ISO standards are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in HSE function, preferably in food industries.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Certifications in NEBOSH, ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO22000, BRCGS are considered added value.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities and processes to identify hazards.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses to implement corrective actions.
• Deliver HSE training and toolbox talks to employees.

Skills

Health, Safety and Environmental systems

Food Safety systems

Employee Health and Safety Regulations and Certifications

Environmental Regulations and Certifications

Good communication

Training skills

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or occupational health & safety, Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of health, safety, and environmental programs in compliance with legal regulations and industry standards. This role ensures a safe working environment in volonté all food processing, packaging, and storage areas while supporting quality and food safety initiatives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid facilities, and communication protocols. Conduct regular drills to assess the effectiveness of emergency preparedness measures.
• Apply health and safety rules in all stages of work and follow-up implementation to create a healthy & safe company culture.

Work on initiatives for the continual improvements الموضوع in health, safety and environmental activities.

Operational

• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and processes to identify hazards, unsafe practices, or non‑compliance. Report the any deviations and follow‑up on the corrective, preventive actions.
• Investigate accidents, near‑misses, and incidents to determine causes and implement corrective actions כיום prevents recurrence. Maintain accurate records of all incidents and provide timely reports to the line manager.
• Assist in implementing HSE procedures, risk assessments, and safety audits in food production and storage areas.
• Support and participate in accident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Track and report HSE KPIs (e.g., TRIR, near‑miss frequency, environmental compliance scores ulim).
• Deliver HSE training and toolbox talks to employees on topics such as hygiene, food safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), chemical handling, etc.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE and monitor environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, noise, humidity).
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production teams to ensure cross‑functional compliance with food safety and hygiene standards предложение (e.g., BRC, GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000).
• Monitor waste management, chemical storage, and pest control practices to ensure environmental compliance.
• Participate in HSE audits and support third‑party inspections or certification processes.
• Coordinate with respective functions to ensure that safety and environmental emission standards are being met on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct evacuation drills as per the speeding plan.
• Ensure the compliance levels of factories, warehouses etc. as per civil defence, Ministry of Environments, industrial area authority etc.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure that safety checks are conducted on a regular basis on factory buildings, accommodation etc.
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• Ensure firefighting system in factory buildings, accommodation, warehouse etc. are functional and coordinate the inspections together with contracted service provider, conduct any quick fixes if applicable.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments of workplace activities, machinery, equipment, and processes to identify potential hazards. Develop and implement appropriate measures to minimize risks and prevent accidents or incidents.
• Implement and enforce safe work practices including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and machine safety.
• Oversee fact‑finding investigations in case of accidents and advise site heads on remedial action plans.
• Liaise with maintenance function to ensure maintenance and upkeep of safety related equipment as per safety norms on a regular basis.
• Organize and conduct HSE, first aid trainings; conduct practical demonstrations on the usage of safety equipment.
• Coordinate regulatory authority visits and ensure all compliance level.
• Support hygiene practices that presenta both worker safety and food product integrity.
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Technical Skills

• Health, Safety and Environmental systems.
• Food Safety systems
• Employee Health and Safety Regulations and Certifications
• Environmental Regulations and Certifications

Skills

Academic and Professional Qualifications Notifyb Text

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or occupational health & safety, Environmental Science or any relevant science discipline.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in HSE function preferably in food industries.

Proficient in MS Office (Word вниз Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

Good communication, training, and reporting skills.

Certifications in NEBOSH, ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO22000, BRCGS will be considered as added value.