HSE Officer

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the health, safety, and environmental aspects of an Upstream Waste Management Project. This includes ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and all applicable regulations. Key areas of focus will be safe waste handling, transportation, treatment, and disposal, as well as contractor compliance, emergency preparedness, and comprehensive HSE reporting. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, along with relevant HSE certifications. A minimum of four years of experience in HSE management, preferably within the oil and gas, waste management, construction, mining, or other industrial sectors, is essential.

1. Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and risk assessments across project and operational sites.
2. Monitor the safe handling, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
3. Implement and monitor project HSE policies, procedures, plans, and operational controls.
4. Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and safety awareness training to employees and contractors.
5. Identify workplace hazards, recommend corrective measures, and monitor adherence to safety procedures.
6. Report and investigate incidents, near misses, spills, and unsafe working conditions.
7. Monitor contractor compliance with HSE requirements, approved procedures, and regulatory standards.
8. Support emergency preparedness activities, including spill-response, fire drills, and other emergency exercises.
9. Monitor environmental and occupational health risks, such as chemical exposure, air quality, noise, and waste-related impacts.
10. Ensure compliance with applicable NEMA, EPRA, DOSHS, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
11. Maintain comprehensive HSE records, including inspection reports, incident registers, training records, waste manifests, and compliance documentation.
12. Prepare periodic HSE performance reports and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
13. Promote safe working practices, environmental protection, and continuous improvement throughout project operations.
14. Perform other HSE-related duties as assigned by the Head of HSE.

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
2. Possess relevant professional HSE qualifications or certifications.
3. Have training in First Aid, Fire Safety, Incident Investigation, and Risk Assessment.
4. Training in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001 is an added advantage.
5. Have a minimum of 4 years of experience in HSE management.
6. Experience in oil and gas, hazardous-waste management, construction, mining, manufacturing, or industrial environments is preferred.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of Kenyan occupational safety, environmental, and waste-management regulations.
8. Possess strong inspection, risk assessment, incident investigation, and reporting skills.
9. Exhibit good communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
10. Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting systems.
11. Have the ability to work independently, engage effectively with contractors and operational teams, and travel to remote project sites as required.