Health Safety Environment Officer

The HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and environmental strategies. Unlike general construction or heavy industry, this role requires a deep understanding of food safety interfaces (like HACCP), chemical handling for sanitation, and high-speed packaging machinery.Core Responsibilities1. Occupational Health & SafetyRisk Assessment: Conduct regular Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for production lines, focusing on lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and ergonomics.Incident Investigation: Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) for any near-misses or accidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.Training: Design and deliver safety induction programs for new hires and specialized training (e.g., forklift safety, chemical spill response) for existing staff.2. Food Safety & Hygiene IntegrationCross-Functional Compliance: Ensure that HSE protocols do not compromise food safety standards (e.g., ensuring PPE is "food-grade" and doesn't pose a physical contaminant risk).Chemical Management: Oversee the safe storage and handling of Clean-In-Place (CIP) chemicals and refrigerants (like Ammonia or $CO_2$).3. Environmental & SustainabilityWaste Management: Manage the disposal of organic waste, packaging materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with local environmental regulations.Resource Conservation: Monitor water usage and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) efficiency to meet sustainability targets.4. Compliance & AuditingRegulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for government bodies (such as the Saudi Food and Drug Authority or Modon) regarding safety and environmental permits.Internal Audits: Conduct regular site walkthroughs and formal audits to ensure 100% compliance with ISO 45001 (Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environment).Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical).NEBOSH IGC is typically mandatory; OSHA or IOSH certifications are highly preferred.Experience3–5 years in a manufacturing or FMCG