Health & Safety Officer

Job Description

HSE Policy & Compliance: Implement HSE policies and advise and support stakeholders to ensure full compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and company requirements, while maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.

Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk studies and assessments to identify workplace hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.

Incident Investigation: Lead and coordinate accident and incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement appropriate corrective and preventive measures.

Site Safety Inspections: Conduct daily site inspections, identify and intervene in unsafe acts and conditions, and ensure compliance with PPE requirements and established safety rules.

Toolbox Talks: Conduct and coordinate toolbox talks and ensure supervisors conduct appropriate safety briefings at the start of each shift or work activity.

HSE Documentation: Maintain and control all HSE-related records, documentation, and information to ensure accurate and timely flow of HSE information.

External Audits & Inspections: Coordinate with management during external HSE audits, inspections, and statutory compliance assessments.

Internal HSE Audits: Conduct internal HSE audits, evaluate the effectiveness of existing control measures, and recommend improvements where required.

Government & Regulatory Liaison: Coordinate with relevant government authorities and regulatory agencies for statutory audits, inspections, compliance requirements, and implementation of recommendations.

HSE Reporting: Prepare and submit periodic HSE reports to the HSE Manager, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

HSE File Management: Maintain and regularly update the HSE file, ensuring that all certificates, permits, licenses, and statutory documents remain valid and up to date.

HSE Training & PTW: Develop and maintain the HSE training matrix and conduct in-house HSE training and awareness programs. Promote and implement safe systems of work, including the Permit to Work (PTW) system.

HSE Budget Management: Prepare and manage the HSE budget, including CAPEX, OPEX, emergency preparedness, safety equipment, and training requirements.

Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, establish inspection schedules for critical safety equipment, and conduct post-drill reviews to identify improvements and enhance emergency response effectiveness.

Equipment Safety: Ensure that all procured equipment meets applicable HSE requirements and that necessary safety inspections are completed during installation, commissioning, and operation.

Environmental Management: Ensure compliance with environmental management requirements by monitoring waste disposal, emissions, effluents, and other environmental aspects of operations.

Occupational Health & Safety Committee: Coordinate and facilitate Occupational Health and Safety Committee activities, ensuring effective employee consultation and conducting quarterly meetings as required.

HSE Procedures & Management Reviews: Establish and periodically review HSE procedures, coordinate senior management HSE reviews, and provide recommendations for continual improvement.

Good Industry Practices: Implement applicable international good industry practices, standards, procedures, and HSE initiatives relevant to the organization's operations.

Occupational Health & Safety Advice: Advise management on specific health and safety concerns, particularly those that may pose risks to employees' health and wellbeing.

Principal HSE Advisor: Serve as the principal HSE advisor and point of contact for the Unit Head on all HSE-related matters.

Additional Responsibilities: Perform any other HSE-related duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Group HSE Manager or Management.

Skills Required

Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Tools (MS Office, Google Docs, etc)
Presentation Tools (e.g. Google Slides, Power Point, etc)