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About the Role

Jacobs is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to join their team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position focuses on ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards on construction and infrastructure projects. The role is critical in maintaining a safe work environment, adhering to regulations, and upholding company HSE policies through proactive measures and diligent oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections to verify adherence to HSE plans, method statements, and permit-to-work systems.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as excavation, lifting operations, hot works, confined space entry, and electrical works, enforcing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, ISO 45001 standards, and company HSE policies.
• Assist in conducting Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and Task Risk Assessments (TRA) for critical activities.
• Identify and immediately implement corrective actions for unsafe conditions or acts.
• Verify emergency preparedness, including the functionality of firefighting equipment, clear evacuation routes, and the execution of drills.
• Report and investigate near misses, incidents, and accidents, maintaining accurate records.
• Support root cause analysis for incidents and recommend preventive measures.
• Prepare and submit incident reports to the HSE Manager and client.
• Maintain inspection checklists, daily safety reports, and non-conformance records.
• Track PPE issuance, training attendance, and permit compliance.
• Submit weekly and monthly HSE performance reports to management.
• Conduct toolbox talks, HSE inductions, and refresher training sessions for site personnel.
• Promote behavior-based safety initiatives and a zero-incident culture.
• Monitor waste management practices, spill prevention measures, and dust/noise control.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and local environmental regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, Environment Management, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent relevant diploma.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in HSE within the construction sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing HSE matters on a variety of infrastructure projects.
• NEBOSH Diploma qualification or an equivalent certification.

Required Skills

• Strong observation skills.
• Effective reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to enforce compliance diplomatically.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.