HSE Officer – Upstream Waste Management Project at WTS Energy

We are seeking to hire an HSE Officer who will support the implementation and monitoring of health, safety and environmental requirements across the Upstream Waste Management Project. The role will involve conducting HSE inspections, risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, safety training and environmental monitoring while ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements and applicable regulations. The successful candidate will support safe waste handling, transportation, treatment and disposal, contractor compliance, emergency preparedness and HSE reporting. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related field, alongside relevant HSE certifications. A minimum of 4 years’ experience in HSE management, preferably within oil and gas, waste management, construction, mining or other industrial environments, is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits and risk assessments across project and operational sites.
• Monitor the safe handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Implement and monitor project HSE policies, procedures, plans and operational controls.
• Conduct HSE inductions, toolbox talks and safety awareness training for employees and contractors.
• Identify workplace hazards, recommend corrective measures and monitor compliance with safety procedures.
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses, spills and unsafe working conditions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE requirements, approved procedures and regulatory standards.
• Support emergency preparedness, spill-response activities, fire drills and other emergency exercises.
• Monitor environmental and occupational health risks, including chemical exposure, air quality, noise and waste-related impacts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NEMA, EPRA, DOSHS and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, incident registers, training records, waste manifests and compliance documentation.
• Prepare periodic HSE performance reports and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote safe working practices, environmental protection and continuous improvement across project operations.
• Perform other HSE-related duties as assigned by the Head of HSE.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Relevant professional HSE qualifications or certifications.
• Training in First Aid, Fire Safety, Incident Investigation and Risk Assessment.
• Training in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in HSE management.
• Experience in oil and gas, hazardous-waste management, construction, mining, manufacturing or industrial environments will be preferred.
• Knowledge of Kenyan occupational safety, environmental and waste-management regulations.
• Strong inspection, risk assessment, incident investigation and reporting skills.
• Good communication, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently, engage effectively with contractors and operational teams, and travel to remote project sites as required.