Oil & Gas
As an HSE Officer in the oil and gas sector, you will ensure rigorous safety compliance, manage hazard assessments, and mitigate risks across energy operations.
We are looking for a vigilant and experienced HSE Officer to join our dynamic oil and gas operations team. You will oversee safety initiatives across our field sites, playing a central role in cultivating a culture of zero-harm and operational excellence. If you are passionate about protecting assets, people, and the environment in high-risk energy settings, you will find this role both challenging and rewarding. Join us to lead critical risk mitigation strategies that ensure the long-term sustainability and reliability of our energy production facilities.
Key highlights
An HSE Officer is a vital technical professional within the energy sector, dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols across oil and gas facilities. By integrating industry-specific standards like ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, an HSE Officer proactively identifies site hazards to prevent operational accidents and environmental incidents. This role serves as a bridge between frontline field operations and corporate safety mandates, ensuring that exploration, drilling, and production activities remain both compliant and efficient.
On a daily basis, an HSE Officer conducts rigorous site inspections of drilling rigs, pipelines, and processing plants to ensure adherence to OSHA and local environmental regulations. They lead daily safety briefings, perform root-cause analysis after incidents, and maintain comprehensive records in safety management software such as Enablon or Intelex. By collaborating with operations managers and field engineers, an HSE Officer ensures that all equipment maintenance and high-risk work permits align with current safety protocols, directly minimizing downtime and safeguarding the workforce.
What does a HSE Officer do in the oil and gas industry?
A HSE Officer monitors, regulates, and improves safety and environmental performance within oil and gas facilities. They are responsible for conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with OSHA and international safety standards, leading emergency response plans, and investigating incidents to prevent future hazards in high-stakes energy production.
What are the essential skills for an HSE Officer?
Essential skills include deep knowledge of industrial safety regulations (OSHA, NEBOSH), experience in incident investigation and root-cause analysis, and proficiency with HSE management software. Beyond technical skills, an effective HSE Officer must possess strong risk management capabilities, the ability to train personnel, and experience working in hazardous or high-pressure industrial environments.
Who does an HSE Officer work with daily?
An HSE Officer works closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including field technicians, drilling crews, production engineers, and project managers. They also engage with external contractors, regulatory inspectors, and local government officials to ensure that all operational activities remain compliant with environmental and safety mandates.
Why is an HSE Officer critical to oil and gas operations?
In the volatile and high-risk energy sector, an HSE Officer is the primary guardian of the workforce and the environment. Their work prevents costly production downtime, protects against legal and environmental liabilities, and ensures that complex technical operations can proceed without endangering lives or violating international regulatory standards.