Position Summary
The HSE & Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) programs within a corporate office setting. The role focuses on ensuring legal compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, and working closely with internal departments and joint venture stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Office HSE Responsibilities
- Promote awareness and adherence to QHSE standards and policies across the office.
- Take ownership of QHSE duties in alignment with internal standards and external regulations.
- Oversee regulatory compliance in coordination with head office and external government agencies.
- Lead efforts related to occupational health, ergonomics, hygiene, and wellness programs.
- Support the design and execution of HSE risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Investigate incidents, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain expertise in applicable laws, standards, and risk controls.
- Ensure effective internal communication of HSE initiatives and updates.
- Monitor compliance and collect employee feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Support emergency preparedness and coordinate fire safety and evacuation drills.
- Lead or assist in food safety checks and facility inspections.
- Organize and promote safety awareness events.
- Liaise with HR to manage staff health surveillance and wellness programs.
Joint Venture HSE Oversight
- Review HSE data from joint venture operations and provide analysis and recommendations.
- Participate in audits, drills, and investigations conducted by JV partners.
- Consolidate and maintain regular HSE performance reporting.
Quality Assurance Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain internal QA protocols aligned with applicable national/international standards.
- Recommend and monitor safety measures for chemical and industrial operations.
- Support the development of ISO certification efforts and related audits.
- Maintain document control systems and ensure alignment with business process mapping.
- Evaluate and advise on system-level improvements for QHSE performance.
- Contribute to risk management and policy development within defined frameworks.