HSE Officer – Job Description
📌 Role Overview
An HSE Officer is responsible for ensuring that workplace activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations. The goal is to prevent accidents, reduce risks, and promote a safe working culture.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor HSE policies and procedures
- Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments
- Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with local safety laws and company standards
- Organize safety training and awareness programs for employees
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses
- Maintain HSE documentation, reports, and records
- Monitor use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Coordinate emergency response plans and drills
- Liaise with regulatory authorities when required
🧠 Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards
- Good observation and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and training ability
- Attention to detail and reporting accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and enforce rules
- Leadership and teamwork skills
🎓 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
- Certifications such as:
- NEBOSH (IGC or equivalent)
- IOSH Managing Safely
- OSHA certifications (preferred)
🧰 Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in HSE roles (industry-dependent)
- Experience in construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, or similar sectors is often preferred
⚙️ Work Environment
- May involve both office and field/site work
- Exposure to industrial environments (construction sites, plants, etc.)
- Requires adherence to strict safety protocols
📊 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction in workplace incidents and accidents
- Compliance rate with safety standards
- Effectiveness of safety training programs
- Timely reporting and incident investigation
