HSE Officer / HSE Engineer – Job Description
Job Title: HSE Officer / HSE Engineer (Health, Safety & Environment)
Department: HSE / Safety / Operations / Projects
Reports To: HSE Manager / Project Manager / Operations Manager
Job Summary
An HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) professional is responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment while minimizing environmental impact across project sites, industrial facilities, or operations. The role involves implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Management
- Implement and monitor workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct daily safety inspections and site walkthroughs.
- Identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure safe working practices across all site activities.
Risk Assessment & Hazard Control
- Conduct risk assessments (JSA, HIRA, RAMS).
- Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and take corrective action.
- Develop and implement hazard control measures.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents.
Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Lead or support investigation of workplace incidents and accidents.
- Prepare detailed incident reports with root cause analysis.
- Recommend preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Maintain accurate safety records and documentation.
Compliance & Regulations
- Ensure compliance with local and international safety regulations.
- Enforce adherence to company HSE policies and procedures.
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
- Maintain documentation for legal and compliance requirements.
Training & Awareness
- Conduct safety inductions for new employees and contractors.
- Organize toolbox talks and safety training sessions.
- Promote safety awareness programs and campaigns.
- Ensure workers are trained on emergency procedures and PPE usage.
Emergency Preparedness
- Develop and implement emergency response plans.
- Conduct fire drills and evacuation exercises.
- Ensure availability and readiness of emergency equipment.
- Coordinate with emergency response teams when required.
Environmental Management
- Monitor environmental impact of operations.
- Ensure proper waste disposal and pollution control measures.
- Promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain safety logs, inspection reports, and audit records.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports.
- Track safety performance indicators and trends.
- Document incidents and corrective actions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
- NEBOSH / IOSH certification preferred.
- 2–10+ years of experience in HSE roles depending on level.
- Experience in construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, EPC, or industrial environments is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Risk Assessment (HIRA, JSA)
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Auditing & Inspection
- Emergency Response Planning
- Environmental Management
- PPE Management
- Permit to Work (PTW) Systems
- Safety Training & Awareness
Standards & Regulations Knowledge
- OSHA
- ISO
- NEBOSH
- IOSH
- NFPA
- Local labor and safety regulations
Software Knowledge
- MS Office
- Excel
- Power BI
- HSE management systems / incident reporting software (e.g., Intelex, Enablon)
Key Skills
- Safety Leadership
- Risk Management
- Communication Skills
- Observation & Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Emergency Response
- Training & Coaching
- Reporting & Documentation
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction in workplace incidents and accidents
- Compliance with safety audits and inspections
- Training completion rate
- Number of near-miss reports reported and resolved
- PPE compliance rate
- Emergency response readiness
- Environmental compliance performance
Resume Keywords
HSE, Health Safety Environment, Safety Officer, Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA Compliance, Permit to Work, JSA, HIRA, Toolbox Talks, Safety Audits, Emergency Response, Environmental Safety, Industrial Safety.
Industries Hiring HSE Professionals
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Oil & Gas
- EPC Projects
- Manufacturing
- Power Plants
- Petrochemical Industries
- Mining
- Logistics & Warehousing
