HSE Engineer | Saudi National | AFET KSA

Overview of the Role

The primary responsibility of the HSE Personnel is to ensure the effective implementation of the Health, Safety, and Environment Management System (HSEMS) on project sites. The role involves close monitoring of compliance with safety plans, conducting safety inspections, and coordinating site safety meetings to uphold high safety standards. Success in this role is measured through effective communication of safety measures, timely resolution and reporting of incidents, and proactive enhancement of safety protocols.

Collaborating with project teams, clients, and consultants is essential to maintain a safe working environment. Additionally, the role requires the coordination of emergency responses and the consistent evaluation of safety processes to identify improvements.

• Station on site and report to Sr. HSE Officer on HSE matters.
• Report to the Project manager/Sr. HSE Officer about day‑to‑day inspections and tours.
• Monitor compliance of project personnel and subcontractors on the approved Project Safety Plan, safety procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Report any Non‑conformances, corrective action reports, or safety violation slips to the Project Engineer and the HSE department.
• Liaise with Project Manager for toolbox talk topics and material from the HSE office.
• Chair project internal site safety meetings, including subcontractor HSE representatives, prepare and distribute the minutes.
• Liaise with site staff, clients, and consultants regarding HSE matters, and notify the HSE office in writing.
• Attend Project HSE Coordination Meetings and track HSE actions from meetings, reporting any delays to management.
• Conduct daily safety inspections against documented safe systems of work/permit to work and prepare reports for the Project Manager/Sr. HSE Officer.
• Report all imminent dangers immediately and document accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences, submitting detailed reports within 48 hours.
• Review and generate reports from subcontractors' weekly safety reports, scaffolding inspections, and machinery test certificates.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and team during emergency situations and provide on‑the‑job training materials.
• Implement and continuously monitor QHSE and asset management systems, taking proactive actions to improve safety.
• Report QHSE and asset management incidents immediately and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Proficiency in computer applications, particularly MS Office.
• Experience in emergency preparedness planning.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• Level 3 or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety or NEBOSH‑IGC certification.
• 5+ years of experience in construction projects.
• Strong skills in communication, computer proficiency (MS Office), risk assessment, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness.