Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Job description

Ensure Health & Safety policies and procedures are effectively embedded across projects, sites and offices in compliance with local and international regulations.· Assist in aligning the project with the employer’s HSEQ Management System and client HSEQ requirements to protect personnel, assets and the environment.· Monitor and evaluate 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 starts, ensuring alignment with legal and client requirements.· Conduct regular HSE inspections and audits, document findings and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and closed.· Initiate, coordinate and test emergency response plans, conducting drills as per project performance standards and legal requirements.· Follow up on contractors’ incident investigations, verifying root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventive measures.· Provide technical HSE guidance and support to project teams, contractors and stakeholders for continuous safety improvement.· Conduct regular HSE meetings, toolbox talks and workshops to promote safety awareness and engagement.· Liaise with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.· Prepare and submit detailed monthly HSE reports covering KPIs, incidents and safety initiatives.· Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, proactive risk management and site personnel engagement.· Monitor and evaluate environmental aspects and impacts, ensuring compliance with sustainability and environmental management requirements.· Assist in developing and delivering HSE training for employees, supervisors and contractors.· Track and analyze HSE performance trends and provide recommendations for improvement.· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).· Excellent communication skills and ability to influence.· Fluent in English.

Requirements

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

Skills