HSE Officer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Occupational safety
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Previous HSE experience within the mining industry is mandatory.
- Practical experience conducting site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard identification.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations and compliance procedures.
- Experience implementing HSE policies and procedures within mining or related operational environments.
- Knowledge of incident reporting, investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action management.
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or an equivalent recognised HSE certification is preferred.
- Experience delivering safety inductions, toolbox talks, and HSE awareness training is advantageous.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and accurate reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HSE documentation systems is an advantage.
- Willingness to work in a site-based mining environment and follow operational safety requirements.
Full description
Job Title – HSE Officer
Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified and safety-focused HSE Officer to support health, safety, and environmental compliance across mining operations in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing HSE policies and procedures, conducting site inspections and safety audits, identifying workplace hazards, and ensuring that operational activities are carried out in accordance with applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Previous HSE experience within the mining industry is mandatory for this position. The ideal candidate will have practical experience working in mining environments, a strong understanding of occupational health and safety practices, and the ability to promote a proactive safety culture among employees, contractors, and site personnel.
Key Responsibilities
HSE Implementation & Compliance
- Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and safe working practices across mining operations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi Arabian HSE regulations, company policies, site requirements, and relevant international safety standards.
- Monitor workplace activities to ensure employees and contractors follow established safety procedures and operational guidelines.
- Communicate HSE requirements to site personnel and provide guidance on safe working practices.
- Identify gaps in safety compliance and recommend corrective actions to prevent incidents and improve operational safety.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the site HSE management system.
Site Inspections & Safety Audits
- Conduct routine site inspections across mining areas, operational facilities, workshops, equipment areas, and other designated work locations.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions, hazardous activities, and procedural non-compliance.
- Participate in internal HSE audits and support external or regulatory inspections when required.
- Verify that machinery, tools, vehicles, and equipment are used and maintained in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
- Monitor the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance with site-specific safety standards.
- Document inspection findings, communicate identified deficiencies, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
- Conduct workplace risk assessments and job safety analyses to identify hazards associated with mining and related operational activities.
- Evaluate risks associated with equipment operation, material handling, vehicle movement, maintenance, and other site activities.