HSE Expert

Job Type

Company

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Leading HSE strategy and governance to support MOTLS objectives, regulatory requirements, and international best practices.
• Providing expert technical leadership to the core team on complex safety issues, high‑risk activities, and strategic safety decisions.
• Conducting periodical HSE audits of contractors, project sites, documentation, and safety systems to verify compliance with MOTLS and international standards.
• Leading accident and incident investigations, performing root‑cause analysis, and ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Developing HSE policies, procedures, and management systems to strengthen governance, improve safety culture, and support the zero‑accident objective.
• Reviewing and approving contractors’ HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and safety documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with MOTLS and international standards such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other globally recognized frameworks.
• Preparing high‑level reports and technical submissions for MOTLS leadership, including performance dashboards, audit summaries, and compliance evaluations.
• Providing guidance to regional and field teams on implementing MOTLS safety requirements and resolving complex safety challenges.
• Monitoring contractors’ contractual HSE obligations and ensuring adherence to ministry standards and project specifications.
• Leading safety workshops, awareness programs, and staff training to build competency, reinforce safety culture, and promote proactive risk management.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives by identifying systemic issues, benchmarking best practices, and recommending long‑term safety enhancements.
• Promoting a zero‑accident and zero‑incident culture through leadership, engagement, and consistent enforcement of safety expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in HSE roles.
• Extensive experience in roads construction, operations, or maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of MOTLS safety standards, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in HSE management, audits, investigations, and strategic planning.
• Proven capability in developing HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Professional HSE certifications, including:
• + NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent international qualification)
• + ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, or higher certifications
• + Additional advanced HSE credentials are preferred.
• Ability to work within a core technical leadership team and support high‑level project interfaces.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Advanced HSE technical expertise – Deep understanding of safety engineering, risk management, and global regulatory systems.
• Leadership & advisory capability – Ability to influence decisions, guide teams, and lead safety initiatives at senior levels.
• Analytical & reporting skills – Strong capability in data analysis, incident investigation, and technical reporting.
• Communication & coordination – Ability to communicate effectively with MOTLS officials, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Strategic problem solving – Ability to identify systemic issues and propose long‑term safety improvements.