Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Engineer

Job Description:

The HSE Engineer is responsible for implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs to ensure compliance with legal requirements, company standards, and best practices. The role supports safe operations, environmental protection, and occupational health through proactive risk management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA, JSA, JHA).
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with safety rules, permits to work, and safe work procedures.
• Perform regular site inspections, audits, and safety surveillance.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational illnesses; perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and implement HSE procedures, method statements, and emergency response plans.
• Organize and conduct HSE training, safety inductions, and toolbox talks.
• Promote safety awareness and a positive HSE culture among employees and contractors.

• Monitor environmental aspects such as waste management, chemical handling, emissions, and spill prevention.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company environmental standards.
• Support implementation of ISO 14001 environmental management system requirements.
• Conduct environmental inspections and follow up on corrective actions.

• Support occupational health programs, including ergonomics, hygiene, and exposure control.
• Monitor health risks related to noise, chemicals, dust, and other workplace hazards.
• Coordinate health surveillance and medical monitoring programs where required.

• Maintain HSE records, permits, registers, and legal documentation.
• Track HSE performance metrics (KPIs) and prepare reports for management.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Liaise with authorities, clients, and contractors on HSE matters.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical or a related field.
• Recognized HSE certification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, DOSH SHO, or equivalent).
• 3–7 years of experience in an HSE-related role.
• Good knowledge of HSE legislation, standards, and risk management practices.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles is required.

Key Competencies:

• Risk assessment and hazard control
• Regulatory compliance
• Incident investigation
• Training and safety leadership
• Environmental and occupational health awareness
• Process Safety Management (PSM)