HSE Technician (Saudization)

Americana Foods - National Food Company; Jeddah, Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry in Jeddah is looking for an HSE Officer responsible for ensuring a safe workplace and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. In this role, you will conduct inspections, deliver training, and monitor safety practices while coordinating with various teams to maintain food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in HSE function preferably in food industries.
• Certifications in NEBOSH, ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO22000, BRCGS will be considered as added value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and conduct regular drills.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities and report on safety practices.
• Deliver HSE training and toolbox talks to employees.

Skills

Communication

Training

Reporting

Education

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

Environmental Science or any relevant major

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Introduction:

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 all food processing, packaging, and storage areas while supporting quality and food safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

(1) 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 healthy & safe company culture.
• Work on initiatives for the continual improvements in health, safety and environmental activities.

(2) 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 to prevent 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).
• 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 (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.

Academic qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or occupational health & safety, Environmental Science or any relevant major.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience in HSE function preferably in food industries.
3. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
4. Good communication, training, and reporting skills.
5. Certifications in NEBOSH, ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO22000, BRCGS will be considered as added value.

Location: Jeddah, 1st Industrial City