Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer at Westfield Consulting

Job Summary

• We are seeking to employ a Health Safety Officer (HSE Officer) for our Oil and Gas Services. 
• Plays a pivotal role in ensuring workplace safety and environmental compliance in the Company.
• The position is critical as it involves the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies that keep both human health and ecological considerations at the forefront

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing comprehensive health, safety, and environmental policies in accordance with legal and corporate guidelines.
• Conducting risk assessments to identify potential hazards and developing preventative strategies.
• Organizing safety training for employees to ensure awareness and understanding of safety and environmental practices and legislation.
• Monitoring compliance with policies, performing site inspections, and preparing detailed reports on findings.
• Leading emergency response initiatives and conducting investigations after incidents to establish causes and preventive measures.
• Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g., fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, occupational diseases, and waste management.
• Maintaining current knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements related to health, safety, and environmental matters that impact the organization.
• Collaborating with internal leadership and external regulatory bodies to maintain compliance standards.
• Liaising with Engineering and Operations teams to assess environmental impact and integrate preventive measures for health and safety into project planning

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Environmental Science, Safety Management or related field.
• Professional certification in Safety is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of legal health and safety guidelines relevant to the industry
• Several years of experience in a HSE role, ideally within the industry or a closely related field
• Proficient use of HSE management software and tools