Summary
AVAR is seeking an on-site HSE Engineer in Kuwait City to develop and oversee health, safety, and environmental programs. The role includes risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, compliance monitoring, reporting, and safety training. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least five years of health and safety experience, with strong knowledge of HSE regulations and risk assessment methods. Candidates must already be based in Kuwait; certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor are desirable.
The posting
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Role Overview
Join our organization as a dedicated HSE Engineer. As part of our team you'll work in an ONSITE environment and play a critical part in ensuring a safe, compliant, and healthy workplace. Your expertise will drive initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, in line with the most current safety standards and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor health, safety, and environmental programs/training and best practices.
- Conduct detailed risk assessments and hazard analyses for various projects and complex operations.
- Ensure organizational compliance with local, national, and international safety and environmental regulations.
- Investigate workplace incidents, perform root cause analysis, and document findings for corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and maintain up-to-date records related to HSE performance, incidents, and near-misses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of health, safety, and environmental responsibility.
- Lead regular audits and inspections to proactively identify and address potential hazards.
Must have requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, e.g., Safety Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on safety.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in health and safety practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and overseeing risk management strategies for complex operations.
- Strong knowledge of local, national, and international HSE regulations and standards.
- Ability to recognize and classify workplace hazards (physical, chemical, ergonomic, biological, psychosocial).
- Proficient in qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies and tools.
- Experienced in incident investigation, root cause analysis (including 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram), documentation, and reporting.
- Candidates must already be based in Kuwait.
Nice to have requirements
- Professional HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor).
- Familiarity with environmental sustainability programs and initiatives.
- Experience in safety management within the Kuwait or Gulf region.
- Strong communication, leadership, and training delivery skills.
- Ability to implement digital solutions for HSE management and reporting.