Job Title
Safety Engineer
Department
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Reports To
HSE Manager / Project Manager
Job Summary
The Safety Engineer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and improving health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs to ensure a safe working environment across construction, industrial, manufacturing, or EPC projects. The role focuses on identifying workplace hazards, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company policies, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a strong safety culture to prevent incidents and injuries.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor project HSE plans, policies, and procedures in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Perform risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) for project activities.
- Ensure safe work practices for high-risk activities such as working at height, confined space entry, lifting operations, excavation, hot work, and electrical work.
- Review and approve Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and verify that all safety requirements are met before work begins.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and prepare detailed investigation reports with corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
- Conduct HSE inductions, toolbox talks, safety training, and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
- Coordinate emergency response planning, evacuation drills, and first aid preparedness.
- Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with contractual HSE requirements.
- Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, incident logs, safety statistics, and regulatory documentation.
- Participate in internal and external HSE audits and support certification activities.
- Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance workplace safety and environmental performance.
- Coordinate with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities on HSE matters.
- Ensure compliance with environmental protection requirements, waste management procedures, and sustainability initiatives where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 3–8 years of experience in HSE within construction, EPC, oil and gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
- Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA 30-Hour/Construction, or equivalent are preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
- Knowledge of Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and high-risk work controls.
- Understanding of emergency response planning and crisis management.
- Ability to interpret safety legislation, standards, and client HSE requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting software.
- Knowledge of construction equipment, machinery, and safe work practices.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent observation and analytical abilities.
- Leadership and influencing skills to promote a positive safety culture.
- Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Good organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively during emergencies.
- Attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
Preferred Experience
- Experience on large-scale EPC, construction, refinery, petrochemical, power plant, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with multinational clients and contractors.
- Familiarity with local HSE regulations and international safety standards.
- Experience in behavior-based safety (BBS) programs and safety leadership initiatives.
- Additional certifications such as First Aid, Fire Safety, Incident Investigation, or Lead Auditor (ISO 45001) are advantageous.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) and Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
- Number of safety inspections and audits completed.
- Closure rate of corrective and preventive actions.
- Reduction in unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and near-miss incidents.
- Compliance with HSE procedures, legal requirements, and client standards.
- Safety training completion and employee participation rates.
- Timely reporting and investigation of incidents.
- Achievement of project HSE objectives and zero-fatality targets.
Working Conditions
- Primarily site-based with frequent inspections of construction, industrial, or manufacturing facilities.
- May require shift work, weekend work, or extended hours depending on project schedules.
- Exposure to outdoor environments, heavy equipment, and industrial operations while adhering to strict HSE requirements.
- Compliance with all company Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and applicable regulatory standards.
