JOB DETAILS:

Position Summary

The HSE Officer will support the daily execution and monitoring of Health, Safety, and Environmental practices across the EACOP project site. Reporting to the HSE Leader, the officer plays a hands-on role in enforcing safety policies, identifying hazards, conducting toolbox talks, and guiding field teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance with Schneider Electric and oil & gas HSE standards. The HSE Officer acts as the first line of defense for site-level risk mitigation and promotes a strong safety culture on the ground.

Key Responsibilities

• • Conduct regular site inspections to ensure safe working conditions and compliance with approved safety plans.
  • Monitor daily field activities and provide immediate feedback to rectify unsafe behavior or conditions.
  • Deliver toolbox talks, daily briefings, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to FSRs and subcontractor teams.
  • Assist in incident investigations, collect field-level data, and participate in root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Ensure the correct usage of PPE and verify that all personnel are trained and properly equipped.
  • Report all near-misses, unsafe acts, and environmental hazards to the HSE Leader for escalation.
  • Track safety KPIs at the crew and zone level and maintain detailed logs and reports.
  • Support emergency response planning, including drills and evacuation simulations.
  • Follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) from safety audits and inspections.
  • Act as a liaison between site operations and the HSE department to promote active risk awareness.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering.

Years of Experience

• Minimum 2–4 years of field experience in an HSE role, preferably in infrastructure, utilities, or oil & gas projects.

Industry Exposure

• • Experience working on remote job sites or construction environments in the energy, oil & gas, or utilities sector.

Technical Tool/Software Proficiency

• Safety reporting platforms
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Audit and risk assessment tools

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of jobsite hazard identification and mitigation practices.
• Familiarity with HSE regulations, PPE standards, and emergency response planning.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 or other safety management system standards.
• Ability to conduct field-level training and safety observations.
• Environmental awareness related to spill response, waste handling, and noise/dust control.

Personal Attributes

• Vigilant, proactive, and assertive in field environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage crews and subcontractors.
• Committed to safety-first behavior and continuous improvement.
• Calm under pressure and effective in incident or emergency response scenarios.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA 30).
• Experience in multinational EPC or energy projects.
• Fluency in English required; Swahili or French is a plus.

Performance Measurement (KPIs)

• Number of daily inspections and observations conducted
• Toolbox talks delivered and JHAs completed
• Incidents, near-misses, and hazard reports submitted
• Compliance rate of PPE usage and training attendance
• CAPA closure rate and response time
• Based full-time at the EACOP construction and substation sites in Tanzania.
• Requires full PPE compliance and high mobility across remote or rugged job zones.
• May involve extended hours or shift rotation during high-activity phases.
• Exposure to oil & gas field conditions including noise, dust, height, and confined space environments.