HSE Officer

Purpose:  The HSE Officer’s purpose is to support a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace by ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, identifying and controlling risks and promoting continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental practices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Implement and maintain HSE policies and procedures, in accordance with company standards and applicable legislation.

* Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to minimize workplace risks.

* Perform regular workplace inspections, audits and safety observations to identify non-conformities and improvement opportunities.

* Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses; prepare reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

* Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks and safety training sessions to employees, contractors and visitors.

* Maintain HSE records, statistics and documentation in accordance with document control procedures.

* Support emergency preparedness planning, drills and response activities.

* Ensure proper use of PPE and promote safe work practices across all departments.

* Monitor environmental aspects such as waste management, emissions and spill prevention.

* Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance and environmental responsibility.

* Promote safety initiative and culture within the company.

* Report to the leadership team HSE performance of the company.

* Initiate HSE training / awareness using internal and external resources when required.

* Ensure HSE requirements are met through continuous follow-up with relevant parties.

* Generation of HSE summary reports.

* Support with resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion.

* To actively engage in all training provided (internal and external).

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

* Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of HSE fundamentals, principles and practices, working knowledge of the institutional and statutory framework in which the above functions are performed.

* Good Analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills.

* Good coaching and interpersonal skills.

* Proven ability and skills to conduct root cause analysis and incident investigations.

* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and demands.

* Proven ability to create and sustain effective working relationships in a team environment.

* Ability to communicate and articulate ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

* Knowledge of oil and gas industry standards and regulations.

* Good technical skills with PC/Software/CMMS based systems & technical writing.

* Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015 may be considered an asset.

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements:

*  NEBOSH Certificate from Accredited Institution.

* At least 3 years in the technical environment with exposure to Operations, Control and Management, HSE and Process Safety.