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Job Title: HSE OfficerReports To: QHSE Associate ManagerBusiness Unit: ACCBC ManufacturingFunction: Supply Chain / QHSEGrade: TBCLocation: Egypt Plant (6th October City, Industrial Zone)Job PurposeThe HSE Officer is responsible for executing and monitoring plant-level health, safety, and environmental programmes, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations, ACCBC standards, and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 requirements. The role is operationally focused — conducting daily safety inspections, supporting incident investigations, driving permit-to-work compliance, and building a visible safety culture on the shop floor. The HSE Officer acts as the frontline HSE practitioner, directly engaging with production teams, contractors, and plant leadership to embed zero-harm behaviours across all plant activities.Operating ContextPlant-floor operating environment with continuous exposure to manufacturing, utilities, and warehouse operationsHands-on execution role with daily interaction with production supervisors, maintenance teams, and contractorsOperates within a zero-harm culture mandate and ACCBC Group HSE standardsDual interface with plant operations and the QHSE Associate Manager for functional escalation and reportingActive permit-to-work, risk assessment, and incident management environmentSubject to external regulatory inspections and third-party HSE auditsKey Roles and ResponsibilitiesA. Health & Safety ComplianceConduct daily safety walks, workplace inspections, and hazard identification across all plant areas including production, maintenance, utilities, and warehouse.Monitor and enforce compliance with ACCBC HSE standards, safe work procedures, and applicable local OHS regulations.Maintain and update the plant legal register and ensure all regulatory HSE requirements are identified and tracked.Review and update risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHA), and safe operating procedures (SOPs) for all plant activities.Ensure all work areas are maintained in a safe and compliant condition, including housekeeping standards and emergency equipment readiness.B. Permit-to-Work & Contractor ManagementAdminister the permit-to-work (PTW) system for all non-routine, high-risk, and maintenance activities including hot work, confined space entry, working at height, and electrical isolation.Conduct pre-job safety briefings and toolbox talks for contractors and maintenance personnel prior to high-risk task execution.Verify contractor HSE compliance including valid certifications, PPE usage, and adherence to site safety rules.Monitor ongoing contractor activities and intervene immediately when unsafe acts or conditions are observed.C. Incident Reporting, Investigation & CAPARecord, report, and investigate all workplace incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions in a timely manner.Apply structured root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone) to identify underlying causes and systemic gaps.Develop corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans and track closure with responsible owners within agreed timelines.Maintain accurate incident logs, investigation reports, and closure evidence in the plant HSE management system.Escalate high-severity incidents to the QHSE Associate Manager and ensure regulatory notification requirements are met.D. Environmental Monitoring & ComplianceMonitor plant environmental performance including waste generation, wastewater discharge, energy consumption, and air emissions.Ensure correct waste segregation, labelling, storage, and disposal in compliance with environmental regulations and site procedures.Conduct periodic environmental inspections and record environmental monitoring data accurately.Support the QHSE Associate Manager in maintaining environmental permits and preparing regulatory submissions.Identify environmental improvement opportunities and escalate findings for corrective action.E. HSE Training & Safety CultureDeliver daily and weekly toolbox talks, safety briefings, and on-the-job HSE coaching to plant employees and contractors.Support HSE induction programmes for new employees, temporary workers, and contractors joining the site.Track employee HSE training completion records and flag gaps to the QHSE Associate Manager.Actively promote a zero-harm culture through visible leadership, safety engagement activities, and recognition programmes.Support the implementation of behavioural safety observation programmes across the plant.F. Emergency Preparedness & ResponseMaintain plant emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and emergency contact registers.Coordinate and participate in fire drills, emergency evacuation exercises, and first aid response preparedness.Inspect and maintain all emergency equipment including fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, first aid kits, and emergency showers.Act as the first responder coordinator during workplace emergencies and ensure proper communication and escalation procedures are followed.G. HSE Reporting & DocumentationPrepare weekly and monthly HSE performance reports covering leading and lagging indicators (LTI, TRIR, near-miss rate, safety observation rate).Maintain complete and audit-ready HSE records including inspection logs, PTW registers, training records, and CAPA trackers.Support audit preparation activities for internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party HSE audits.Input HSE data accurately into plant management systems and corporate reporting platforms.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Lost Time Injury (LTI) frequency rate and Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)Near-miss reporting rate and closure rate within defined timelinesSafety observation completion rate (daily/weekly targets)Permit-to-work compliance rateCAPA closure rate and average closure timeHSE training completion rate across plant workforceEnvironmental monitoring compliance (zero permit breaches)Audit finding closure rate within agreed timelinesRequired Experience & QualificationsMinimum ExperienceMinimum 3–5 years of hands-on HSE experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or FMCG plant environmentDemonstrated experience in permit-to-work administration, incident investigation, and risk assessment executionPractical exposure to environmental monitoring, waste management, and regulatory compliance activitiesMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related fieldNEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent HSE qualification (required)IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (preferred)ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Internal Auditor certification (preferred)First Aid / Fire Safety certification (required)Knowledge and SkillsSolid knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation applicable to manufacturing environmentsWorking knowledge of ISO 45001 (OH&S management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) standardsProficiency in risk assessment methodologies, JHA/JSA preparation, and hazard identification techniquesExperience with structured incident investigation using RCA, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologiesCompetency in permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities (hot work, confined space, working at height)Good communication and influencing skills to engage shop-floor teams and drive safety behaviour changeProficiency in HSE data recording, reporting, and management system documentation