Senior HSE Officer

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting and trading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior HSE Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will develop HSE policies, conduct training, and lead incident investigations. With at least 5 years of experience, including 3 years relevant to HSE, you will play a crucial role in promoting a safe working environment through effective leadership and compliance measures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience with 3 years relevant experience.
• 2 years of work experience in GCC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify hazards.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action planning.
• Provide HSE training to employees.
• Monitor and evaluate HSE performance metrics.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and clients.
• Prepare HSE reports for stakeholders.
• Conduct HSE inspections and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.
• Provide HSE guidance to management.

Skills

Health, safety and environmental regulations

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Analytical skills

HSE training programs

SAP functional skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Certificate in NEBOSH

Level 6 Diploma in OHS

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior HSE Officer performs execution of Safety Practices and procedures which includes implementation of PHS, CEMP plans, accomplishing task analysis, evaluation of hazardous conditions, recommendation of control measures, and investigation of accidents/incident, implementation of training programs and safeguard execution of work to ensure a safe working environment. Assists Project HSE Manager / HSE Engineer in health and safety management and its necessity.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement control measures.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning to prevent recurrence.
• Provide HSE training and education to employees to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Monitor and evaluate HSE performance metrics, track trends, and analyze data to measure progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders on HSE matters, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
• Prepare HSE reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, communicating key findings and recommendations.
• Conduct HSE inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance through the implementation of best practices, lessons learned, and feedback mechanisms.
• Provide HSE guidance and support to management, department heads, and project teams, promoting a proactive approach to risk management and HSE excellence.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively lead HSE initiatives and communicate requirements to stakeholders.
• Technical expertise in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and implementing control measures.
• Analytical skills to evaluate HSE performance metrics, track trends, and identify areas for improvement.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective HSE training programs to promote awareness and compliance among employees.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 5 year(s) working experience, 3 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year(s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• Fire Hazard Inspections L2
• Safety Inspections L2
• Incident Investigations L2
• Worker Health and Safety L2
• Agility
• Safety Education Programs L2

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or any related field
• Certificate in NEBOSH or Level 6 Diploma in OHS