EPSA
Health Safety Environment Officer
Medina, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday
- Salary
- AED 6k–9k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Junior
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
About EPSA: We are a global family-owned business with over 60 years in the mining, civil and earth moving industry operating in several countries throughout the world. We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team. We are seeking for an experienced HSE Technician to join our team in Madinah (Saudi Arabia). Responsibilities Safety Management Systems • Support the implementation of project-specific HSE management plans, including: • Health and Safety Management Plan. • Traffic Management Plan. • Fatigue Management Plan. • Waste Management Plan. • Emergency Response Plan. • Understand and apply key HSE documentation such as: • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Permit to Work Systems (Hot & Cold). • Safe Work Instructions (SWIs). Risk Management • Participate in hazard identification, risk assessments, and control measures. • Promote proactive reporting of unsafe acts and conditions. • Support regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards. Training • Deliver and support the implementation of HSE induction and training programs for all site personnel. • Ensure all employees have up-to-date and complete training records. • Conduct toolbox talks, pre-start meetings, and refresher sessions. • Provide specialized training related to permits to work, SOPs, SWIs, and emergency procedures. Operational Control • Conduct daily site inspections and safety walks with operational teams (workshop, production, drilling/blasting, surveying, etc.). • Participate in pre-start meetings and coach employees on safe work practices. • Contribute to the review and updating of traffic management maps and site safety documentation. • Support equipment and machinery inspections as required. Incident & Accident Management • Assist in the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses. • Support the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). • Maintain accurate incident records and reporting. Emergency Response • Maintain familiarity with the site’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP). • Support the implementation of site emergency procedures. • Contribute to ensuring personnel are aware of and trained in emergency protocols. Qualifications • Technical diploma or equivalent. • HSE-related certifications (e.g., Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Assessment, First Aid, Fire Safety). • Basic training in environmental management is an asset. Preferred qualifications • NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent internationally recognized HSE certification (. • Additional training or certification in emergency response, fire safety, or first aid. • Experience in mining, construction, or heavy earthmoving operations. • Knowledge of local health, safety, and environmental regulations. Pre-Employment Requirements • Reference checks will be conducted. • Alcohol and drug testing applies as per company policy. • All applicants will be subject to an assessment test. • All applicants will be required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination. What we offer • Job stability. • Attractive salary. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Requirements
Technical diploma or equivalent. HSE-related certifications (e.g., Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Assessment, First Aid, Fire Safety). Basic training in environmental management is an asset. Preferred: NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent internationally recognized HSE certification; additional training or certification in emergency response, fire safety, or first aid. Experience in mining, construction, or heavy earthmoving operations. Knowledge of local health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Responsibilities
- Safety Management Systems: Support the implementation of project-specific HSE management plans, including Health and Safety Management Plan, Traffic Management Plan, Fatigue Management Plan, Waste Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan; understand and apply SOPs, Permit to Work Systems (Hot & Cold), Safe Work Instructions (SWIs).
- Risk Management: Participate in hazard identification, risk assessments, and control measures; promote proactive reporting of unsafe acts and conditions; support regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Training: Deliver and support the implementation of HSE induction and training programs for all site personnel; ensure all employees have up-to-date training records; conduct toolbox talks, pre-start meetings, and refresher sessions; provide specialized training related to permits to work, SOPs, SWIs, and emergency procedures.
- Operational Control: Conduct daily site inspections and safety walks with operational teams; participate in pre-start meetings and coach employees on safe work practices; contribute to review and updating of traffic management maps and site safety documentation; support equipment and machinery inspections as required.
- Incident & Accident Management: Assist in investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses; support development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA); maintain accurate incident records and reporting.
- Emergency Response: Maintain familiarity with the site’s Emergency Response Plan; support implementation of site emergency procedures; contribute to ensuring personnel are aware of and trained in emergency protocols.
Skills
- HSE management
- Incident investigation
- Risk assessment
- Permit to Work systems
- SOPs and SWIs
- Safety inspections
- Toolbox talks
- Emergency response planning
- Training delivery
- Environmental management
- Traffic management
- CAPA implementation
- Site safety documentation
- Pre-start meetings
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