HSE Officer

Job Description

As a HSE Officer you have to ensure that Health & Safety policies and procedures are effectively embedded across the projects, sites and office environments in compliance with local and international rules and regulations.

• Assist in ensuring that the project complies with WSP’s HSEQ Management System and the client’s HSEQ requirements to protect personnel, assets, and the environment.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of health, safety, and environmental arrangements at the project site to ensure compliance with legal, client, and company standards.
• Review and approve contractors’ health, safety, and environmental plans, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS) before work commencement, ensuring alignment with legal and client requirements.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections and audits, ensuring all findings are documented and corrective/preventive actions are effectively implemented and closed out.
• Initiate, coordinate, and test emergency response plans, ensuring scheduled drills are conducted as per project performance standards and legal requirements.
• Follow up on contractors’ incident investigations, verifying root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical HSE guidance and support to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Conduct regular HSE meetings, toolbox talks, and workshops to promote safety awareness and engagement at all levels.
• Assist in liaising with regulatory and enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate and detailed monthly HSE reports, capturing key performance indicators (KPIs), incidents, and safety initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, proactive risk management, and engagement with site personnel.
• Monitor and evaluate environmental aspects and impacts, ensuring compliance with sustainability and environmental management requirements.
• Assist in developing and delivering HSE training sessions for employees, supervisors, and contractors to enhance competency and awareness.
• Track and analyze HSE performance trends, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant subject.
• Relevant Health and Safety qualifications, with a minimum of NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in dealing with infrastructure projects, preferably involving pumping station and storage tanks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence.
• Fluent in English.