Engineer, HSE

Job Purpose

The HSE Engineer is responsible for the comprehensive development, review, and updating of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) manuals, providing professional guidance to field staff on all HSE-related matters. This role involves creating and maintaining loss prevention, safety, and environmental protection programs, tailored specifically for operations projects. The HSE Engineer also orchestrates the preparation and implementation of safety, health, and environmental impact assessments for new projects, ensuring all operations adhere to the

highest HSE standards and regulations.

The HSE Engineer identifies high-risk activities, conducts thorough risk assessments, and recommends suitable control procedures for potentially hazardous operations. Active involvement in developing emergency plans, conducting incident investigations, and refining operational safety procedures is essential. Moreover, the HSE Engineer performs technical evaluations of equipment and audits contractors to ensure compliance with HSE training programs and standards, thereby fostering a robust culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Job Specific Accountabilities

Development and Maintenance of HSE Standards

• Develops and updates Safety and Environment standards, procedures, and guidelines in conformity with Company policies for use in-house or by Contractors/Consultants on Projects undertaken.
• Plans and prepares safety, health, and environmental impact assessment studies for new projects.
• Ensures all HSE manuals and documentation are current and accessible to field staff.
• Coordinates with project teams to integrate HSE considerations into project planning and execution.
• Implement programs, studies and activities related to Safety, Environment, Occupational Health and Hygiene as per the HSE standards and practices.
• Coordinate with HSE team for development and revision of HSE policies, procedures, method statement etc. as and when required.

Risk Assessment and Control

• Identifies high-risk activities and conducts risk assessments of potentially hazardous operations.
• Recommends appropriate control procedures to mitigate identified risks.
• Engages with operational staff to undertake self-inspection programs and develop improvement checklists.
• Ensures ongoing monitoring and improvement of safety procedures based on operational feedback.

Audit and Compliance

• Performs related duties such as conducting audits on contractors working with the company.
• Undertakes technical evaluation of equipment to ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Support in reviewing and revising HSE policies, procedures, method statements as and when needed.
• Participate in HSE Management System audits as per the annual audit plans.
• Coordinate with the internal and external focal points to perform external audits.

Incident Investigation and Reporting

• Participates actively in incident investigation teams, analyzing incidents and deriving preventive measures.
• Prepares detailed reports on incident findings and recommendations for management review.
• Follows up on the implementation of approved recommendations to prevent recurrence of incidents.
• Maintains a comprehensive database of incidents and corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Submits weekly/monthly HSE reports to HSE Operation Department Manager, reporting on various HSE activities and any HSE issues including all company premises and any new construction/maintenance project sites within the area.

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Supervision and Coordination

• Liaises with managers to conduct and coordinate emergency plans, ensuring staff familiarity withprocedures.
• Monitors compliance with reporting and investigating procedures across all operations.
• Participates in Incident Investigation Teams and provides expert advice on safety matters.

Training and Development

• Identifies staff in need of HSE training through liaison with supervisors.
• Monitors course content by physically attending training sessions and participating in presenting such courses.
• Prepare, deliver the HSE related awareness training and conduct the workshops on new HSE procedures / policies.
• Promotes HSE matters continuously during training and operational activities.
• Develops Health, Safety, and Environment scope of works for Consultants and Contractors.
• Share and update the knowledge and information about the HSE updates and procedures for all related personnel to ensure aligned communication among them.

Communication and Liaison

• Liaises with managers and supervisors to ensure effective communication of HSE policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with external consultants and contractors to align their HSE practices with company standards.
• Engages with stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across all operations.
• Represents the company in HSE-related meetings and forums, advocating for best practices and compliance.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or engineering discipline.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 8 years of experience, including at least 4 Years in HSE Engineerign, Inspection and management
• Technical Writing
• Occupational health and safety knowledge
• Hazard Effective Communication
• Computer literacy