HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Officer – Job Description
Job Title: HSE Officer / Safety Officer
Job Summary
The HSE Officer is responsible for implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental policies to ensure a safe working environment. The role focuses on preventing workplace accidents, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting inspections, and promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments.
- Identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with local safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
- Conduct safety inductions, training programs, and toolbox talks for employees.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses and prepare detailed reports.
- Maintain records of safety audits, inspections, and incident reports.
- Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) across all work areas.
- Monitor high-risk activities such as hot work, confined space entry, and working at heights.
- Support emergency preparedness, drills, and evacuation procedures.
- Coordinate with project/site teams to ensure safe working practices.
- Promote awareness of environmental protection and sustainability practices.
- Assist in safety audits and inspections conducted by internal or external authorities.
- Recommend improvements to enhance workplace safety standards.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Risk assessment and hazard identification skills.
- Strong communication and training abilities.
- Incident investigation and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 45001, OSHA, etc.).
- Ability to enforce safety rules effectively.
- Attention to detail and strong observational skills.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
- 1–5+ years of experience in HSE or safety-related roles.
- Certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or OSHA are highly preferred.
- Experience in construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, or industrial environments is an advantage.
Resume-Friendly Experience Description
Implemented and monitored health, safety, and environmental procedures to ensure compliance and reduce workplace risks. Conducted inspections, risk assessments, safety training, incident investigations, and ensured adherence to safety regulations and PPE standards across operational sites.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction in workplace incidents and accidents.
- Compliance with safety regulations and audits.
- Completion rate of safety training programs.
- Timely reporting and resolution of safety issues.
- Effectiveness of risk assessments and corrective actions.
- PPE compliance rate across workforce.
