HSSE Officer

About the Role

Acwa China is seeking an HSSE Officer to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time, plant-based position is responsible for managing and implementing the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) management system at the field level, working closely with power or water plant operations. The HSSE Officer will report directly to the HSE Engineer / Plant General Manager/PM and Corporate HSE Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and actively participate in plant activities, ensuring consistency with overall company objectives through HSSE management.
• Conduct tool box talks, HSE awareness sessions, and on-field HSE meetings with staff and contractors.
• Lead on-site HSE training programs for field personnel.
• Improve reporting and recording of unsafe acts/conditions and near misses, and participate in investigations.
• Coordinate and participate in continuous auditing of HSE management systems.
• Assist the Administration and Occupational Health Team with post-accident/injury treatment processes.
• Promote the permit-to-work system and ensure safety for all involved in operations and maintenance.
• Identify non-compliant, incomplete, or substandard procedures for activities involving employees and/or contractors.
• Assist field staff and contractors with PPE care and inspection, ensuring compliance.
• Record and report all incidents, including employee injuries.
• Support Corporate HSE programs such as People Based Safety, 5S, and Zero Incident Process.
• Inspect equipment logbooks and records for scaffolding, ladders, cranes, tools, and power tools.
• Support HSE incentive programs and promotional events like Safety Day, World Environment Day, or corporate HSE campaigns.
• Promote HSE Observation and Communication programs involving owner and contractor HSE officers.
• Inspect portable fire extinguishers, safety eye-wash/shower stations, and maintain their records.
• Assist the HSE Engineer in risk assessment processes and maintenance of identified control measures.
• Offer support to the Incident Controller as part of the emergency response team.
• Support Corporate Environmental programs, including waste management, plantation, and spill control.
• Support Corporate Occupational Health Programs such as Get Healthy Stay Healthy, Stress Management, and Quit Smoking.
• Conduct regular walk-around checks to monitor HSE controls.
• Ensure the availability of first aid measures and firefighting equipment at all locations, including inspection of its status.
• Collect environmental deviations and ensure identification and implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate HSE emergency drills and reports.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of work areas and the presence of controls for identified risks.
• Provide induction training to new employees, visitors, and contractors/subcontractors.
• Ensure the availability of medical facilities and medicines in the ambulance.
• Monitor the validity of equipment certification and operator licenses.
• Perform other assigned HSE duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant HSSE role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and implement HSSE management systems at a field level.
• Strong understanding of power or water plant operations.

Work Environment

The position involves working near moving mechanical parts and in various outside weather conditions. Occasional exposure to high precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or chemical risks, and electrical shock may occur. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate but can be very loud at times.