HSE OFFICER
Dar es Salaam
Posted 4 hours ago
Job Description
On behalf of our client we are looking a Site HSE Officer to oversees high-risk field operations, heavy equipment work, structural execution, and civil activities to enforce strict compliance with site safety policies and statutory labor regulations. This role focuses on active hazard prevention, site permit management, sub-contractor oversight, and maintaining a high standard of workplace health and safety.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Implement, update, and maintain institutional HSE policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with statutory labor regulations and occupational safety laws.
- Ensure ongoing legal compliance with local occupational health and safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry guidelines.
- Coordinate routine safety inspections, regulatory audits, and statutory reporting.
- Conduct regular Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and Risk Assessments across facility sites, operational, and machinery setups.
- Inspect tools, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and physical site conditions to eliminate workplace hazards.
- Maintain comprehensive emergency preparedness plans, fire safety systems, and evacuation protocols.
- Prepare and maintain detailed safety incident logs, statutory injury reporting records, and monthly HSE statistics.
- Conduct regular safety toolboxes, emergency fire drills, first-aid refresher sessions, and hazard awareness modules.
- Promote a zero-harm safety culture through proactive communication and safety committee engagement.
- Monitor site waste management, hazardous chemical handling, sewage disposal, and environmental protection practices.
Required Qualifications & Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in an HSE Officer role within industrial, manufacturing, construction, logistics, or facility management environments.
- Proven knowledge of statutory safety codes, environmental laws, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Solid understanding of emergency response procedures and PPE standards.