HSE SPECIALIST

Job Purpose

To ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, mitigate risks, and promote a safe working environment in a high-risk steel smelting furnace facility.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

HSE Management

• Implement and monitor compliance with workplace health and safety (H&S) policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety laws and industry regulations.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control

• Identify potential hazards related to high-temperature operations, molten metal handling, and equipment usage.

• Develop and enforce risk mitigation strategies, including safety protocols for smelting operations.
• Maintain an up-to-date risk register for all operational processes.

Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver H&S training programs tailored to the steel smelting environment, including fire safety, PPE usage, and emergency response.
• Conduct induction sessions for new employees and contractors on workplace safety procedures.
• Promote safety awareness campaigns and initiatives to foster a strong safety culture.

Incident Management

• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions, and prepare detailed reports with root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Maintain incident records and track implementation of preventive measures.
• Coordinate emergency drills and ensure preparedness for incidents such as fire, explosions, or gas leaks.

Equipment & PPE Oversight

• Ensure proper usage, availability, and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Inspect safety-critical equipment, such as fire suppression systems and gas detectors, to ensure functionality.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to address equipment-related safety concerns.

Regulatory Compliance

• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Prepare and submit mandatory reports, permits, and certifications as required by law.
• Stay updated on changes to H&S regulations and ensure timely implementation of new requiements

Environmental Safety

• Monitor air quality, fumes, and emissions from the smelting process to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
• Oversee waste management processes, including slag disposal and recycling.
• Implement environmental protection measures to minimize pollution and reduce the facility’s carbon footprint.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Social Sciences or related studies.
• At least 5 years’ working experience in HSE roles in a manufacturing set up. Steel plants highly preferred
• Member of a Professional Body in good standing such as Health and Safety Professionals.The ideal candidate should have attended a supervisory course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution.

• The job holder has a formal training in health, safety and environment.