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About the Role

Tractebel is seeking a qualified and experienced HSE Engineer to join its team in the Makkah region, covering projects in Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time role focuses on overseeing and implementing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements across construction, infrastructure, and engineering projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations, company policies, and project-specific requirements, fostering a strong safety culture across the workforce.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Management

The HSE Engineer will be responsible for monitoring site activities, conducting risk assessments, and implementing preventive measures to maintain a safe and environmentally responsible work environment. Key duties include:

• Implement and monitor project HSE plans, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, client requirements, and company HSE standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved safety plans and method statements.
• Review Risk Assessments (RA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions to mitigate identified risks.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across project teams.
• Monitor compliance with environmental regulations and project environmental management plans.
• Identify environmental risks and ensure implementation of mitigation measures.
• Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, dust control, noise control, and environmental protection measures.
• Conduct environmental inspections and prepare compliance reports.
• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental awareness programs.

Incident Investigation and Emergency Preparedness

A core aspect of this role involves managing incidents and ensuring robust emergency response capabilities:

• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain incident records and prepare detailed investigation reports.
• Monitor implementation and closure of corrective actions.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
• Ensure availability and inspection of emergency equipment.
• Participate in crisis management and emergency response activities.

Training, Compliance, and Reporting

The HSE Engineer will also drive training initiatives, ensure documentation accuracy, and provide regular performance reports:

• Conduct HSE induction training for employees and visitors.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and awareness programs.
• Ensure workers are trained and competent for assigned tasks.
• Promote continuous improvement through regular HSE communication and engagement.
• Prepare and maintain HSE records, reports, registers, and documentation.
• Monitor compliance with permit-to-work systems.
• Submit weekly and monthly HSE performance reports.
• Maintain records of inspections, audits, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Support internal and external HSE audits.

Performance Measurement and Reporting Structure

Performance will be measured against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR), Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), number of safety inspections and audits completed, closure rate of corrective and preventive actions, compliance with HSE plans and regulations, reduction in workplace incidents and near misses, completion of HSE training and awareness programs, and successful implementation of environmental compliance requirements.

The HSE Engineer reports directly to the HSE Corporate Manager.

Required Experience and Collaboration

This full-time role requires 5-10 years of experience in a similar HSE position, preferably within construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects. Candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of applicable HSE regulations, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation techniques, and emergency response planning. The HSE Engineer will directly coordinate with the Project Site Manager, Site Engineers, Inspectors, Contractors and Subcontractors, Client Representatives, and Regulatory Authorities to ensure a safe and environmentally responsible work environment.