Job Overview
Looking for HSE Officer jobs in Saudi Arabia? This opportunity is suitable for experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) professionals who can support safety management systems and promote a safe working environment in power or water plants.
The HSE Officer will work closely with plant operations, maintenance teams, contractors, and management to implement HSE procedures, conduct inspections, deliver safety training, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with applicable Saudi Arabian health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Candidates should have at least four years of relevant experience, a strong commitment to workplace safety, and practical knowledge of plant operations and HSE management systems.
Job Details
- Job Title: HSE Officer
- Job Location: Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- Department: Plant / Health, Safety and Environment
- Reporting To: Plant General Manager, HSE Engineer, or HSE Manager
- Minimum Experience: 4 years in a similar role
- Preferred Experience: 5+ years in a relevant position within a multicultural team
- Education: Degree certificate
- Preferred Certification: NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Work Environment: Power or water plant facilities, including field and outdoor locations
Key Responsibilities
1. HSE Management and Compliance
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s Health, Safety and Environment management system at the plant level.
- Coordinate with plant operations and maintenance teams to maintain safe working practices.
- Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and non-compliant work procedures, and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and monitor the effectiveness of safety controls.
- Assist with HSE management system audits and follow up on identified findings.
- Ensure awareness of applicable Saudi Arabian HSE legislation and company safety requirements.
2. Safety Training and Awareness
- Conduct toolbox talks, HSE awareness sessions, and field safety meetings for employees and contractors.
- Deliver HSE induction training for new employees, visitors, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Support safety campaigns, safety days, environmental awareness activities, and company safety incentive programs.
- Promote safety observation, communication, and incident-prevention initiatives throughout the plant.
3. Risk Assessment and Permit to Work
- Assist the HSE Engineer in preparing risk assessments and ensuring identified control measures are implemented.
- Support the Permit to Work (PTW) system for plant operations and maintenance activities.
- Monitor compliance with safety procedures for high-risk activities and contractor work.
- Check that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available, inspected, and used correctly.
- Identify potential hazards involving machinery, electrical equipment, chemicals, working at height, and other plant activities.
4. Incident Reporting and Emergency Response
- Record and report incidents, employee injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
- Participate in incident investigations and help identify corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate HSE emergency drills and maintain the relevant reports.
- Support the incident controller and emergency response team when required.
- Ensure first-aid provisions, firefighting equipment, eyewash stations, and emergency showers are available and maintained where applicable.
- Assist with post-incident support in coordination with administration and occupational health personnel.
5. Equipment and Workplace Inspections
- Inspect safety-related records and equipment, including scaffolding, ladders, cranes, hand tools, power tools, and other work equipment.
- Monitor inspection records and the validity of equipment certifications and operator licences.
- Inspect portable fire extinguishers and other emergency safety equipment, maintaining inspection records where required.
- Ensure that work areas remain safe and that identified hazards are controlled promptly.
- Monitor the availability of medical facilities and required first-aid supplies, including ambulance medicines where applicable.
6. Environmental and Occupational Health Responsibilities
- Support environmental protection programs involving waste management, spill control, and plantation activities.
- Monitor environmental deviations and coordinate corrective actions.
- Promote proper waste identification, classification, handling, and disposal.
- Support occupational health and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Assist in preventing chemical exposure, environmental spills, and other workplace health hazards.
Educational Qualifications
- A degree certificate is required as specified in the job requirements.
- A NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is preferred.
- HSE auditor training and certification from a recognized institute are desirable.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of four years of direct experience in a similar HSE Officer role.
- Five or more years of relevant experience in a multicultural working environment is preferred.
- Practical field experience in power plants, water plants, or similar industrial facilities is important.
- Candidates should demonstrate a strong safety record and knowledge of plant operating practices.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of Quality, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Management Systems.
- Understanding of applicable HSE legislation and regulatory requirements in Saudi Arabia.
- Hazard identification and risk assessment skills.
- Environmental aspect and impact assessment knowledge.
- Incident investigation and reporting capabilities.
- Knowledge of firefighting equipment, first aid, PPE, and emergency response procedures.
- Knowledge of spill containment and hazardous substance risks.
- Understanding of waste classification, handling, and disposal.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good command of English and/or Arabic.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.
- Ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, and management at all levels.
Preferred Certifications and Additional Requirements
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
- HSE auditor training from a recognized institution.
- Familiarity with applicable Saudi Arabian health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- A valid Saudi driving licence, or willingness to obtain one within three months after completing the probationary period, as stated in the job requirements.
Work Conditions
This is a plant-based position that may involve outdoor work and exposure to moving mechanical equipment, heights, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and varying noise levels. Candidates must follow all required safety procedures and use appropriate protective equipment.