Job Description — HSE Engineer
Job Title
HSE Engineer
(Health, Safety & Environment Engineer)
Job Summary
The HSE Engineer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards. The role focuses on minimizing workplace risks, preventing accidents, promoting a safe work environment, and supporting continuous improvement in HSE performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and safety programs.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, environmental regulations, and HSE standards.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and prepare detailed reports.
- Conduct safety induction, toolbox talks, and HSE training programs.
- Monitor permit-to-work systems and safe work practices.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with safety procedures.
- Maintain HSE documentation, records, and reports.
- Coordinate emergency response plans and evacuation drills.
- Support environmental management and waste control initiatives.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, contractors, and internal departments.
- Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement culture across the organization.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Environmental Engineering
- Safety Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Related field
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of HSE regulations and compliance standards
- Experience in risk assessment and incident investigation
- Familiarity with:
- ISO 45001
- ISO 14001
- OSHA standards
- Permit-to-work systems
- Emergency response procedures
- Ability to prepare HSE reports and documentation
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Attention to detail
- Training and presentation skills
- Team coordination
Experience Requirements
- Typically 3–7 years of HSE experience.
- Industry experience may include:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Oil & Gas
- Infrastructure
- Industrial projects
- Facilities Management
Preferred Certifications
- NEBOSH IGC
- IOSH Managing Safely
- OSHA Certification
- ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
- First Aid / Fire Safety certifications
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction in workplace incidents and accidents
- HSE audit compliance score
- Training completion rates
- Corrective action closure rate
- PPE compliance and safety observation performance
Working Conditions
- Site, industrial, construction, or plant environment
- Frequent site inspections and field activities
- May require travel and flexible working hours
Sample Short Version (for Recruitment Posting)
HSE Engineer
Responsible for implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with HSE standards and regulations. The role includes risk assessments, site inspections, incident investigations, safety training, and promoting workplace safety culture.
