HSE Specialist

Company Overview

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, dedicated to providing superior quality services to support clients in managing challenges related to quality, safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility.

Specialization and Education

The position specializes in Engineering, HSE, and Science fields, requiring a Bachelor's degree, complemented by a NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma and KAWADER Professional certification.

Technical Expertise

Candidates should possess Occupational Safety and Health Professional Certification and experience in operations, support functions, and business development.

Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate will have between five to seven years of relevant experience, particularly working on construction or mining sites.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prevent fatalities by ensuring commitment to zero serious injuries and fatalities annually.
• Implement a comprehensive motor vehicle safety program aligned with Group QHSSE 106-PO standards.
• Enforce cardinal safety rules during field and laboratory visits.
• Guarantee risk assessments identify potential hazards with appropriate control measures.
• Promote injury prevention through workplace safety protocols like two minutes for safety and STOP work authority.
• Ensure documented toolbox talks, with every employee participating in at least six per year.
• Encourage restricted duty and return-to-work programs for injured employees with adjusted conditions.
• Monitor progress on QHSSE programs versus targets, including safety walks and training completion.
• Analyze trends in first aid cases, near misses, unsafe conditions, and reported unsafe acts.
• Coordinate managers and supervisors to conduct a minimum of six safety walks annually.
• Foster a culture of safety through formal positive recognition for exemplary behaviors and zero tolerance for severe policy violations.
• Encourage reporting of near misses and follow-up on preventive measures.
• Ensure all new hires undergo proper safety induction and conduct six safety toolbox talks per year region-wide.
• Collaborate with management to achieve full participation in safety campaigns.
• Carry out at least two HSE inspections monthly.
• Guarantee minimum QHSSE training hours: one day for operational staff, one day for non-operational staff.
• Demonstrate strong adherence to BV HSSE policies locally.
• Lead project safety program development for safe work environments.
• Provide technical safety management support and ensure effective implementation of safety plans.
• Engage in investigations of serious safety incidents and implement corrective actions following root cause analysis.
• Maintain positive working relationships with contractors and other stakeholders.
• Manage lessons learned communications and develop regional safety training modules.
• Ensure compliance with travel policies with support from International SOS.
• Identify local high-risk activities and establish protective processes.
• Share and apply best safety practices regionally.
• Ensure proper identification, suitability, and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Coordinate internal and external audit programs in the region.
• Introduce incident risk management tools and techniques.
• Increase awareness about risks and costs of poor safety performance and non-compliance.
• Perform regular monitoring and verification of safety procedure adherence in the field by inspectors.
• Analyze environmental data quarterly, reporting via Green Hub and promoting Eco-efficiency policies to reduce carbon footprint.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and operational procedures.
• Competency in conducting safety inspections and accident investigations.
• Expertise in root cause analysis and risk assessments.
• Ability to train and educate workforce on safety matters.
• Excellent communication capabilities.

Business and Personal Requirements

• Proficiency in IT applications.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction safety with expertise in areas such as excavations, scaffolding, and lifting operations.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness adequate for significant onsite activity.
• Experience working within complex multinational organizational structures.
• Ability to recognize local and client-specific concerns and deliver practical solutions.

Training Qualifications

Relevant certifications and training include first aid, fire prevention and firefighting, risk assessment and management, incident investigation, root cause analysis, IOSH managing safely, NEBOSH IGC, and ISO standards 9001, 14001, 45001, and 17020.

Company Values

Bureau Veritas fosters a trusted environment that values openness, inclusiveness, and commitment to making a meaningful impact in shaping a world of trust.