Position description

Job title

QHSE Officer M/F

Contract type

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full time

Job description

Job Title: HSE Branch Officer

Location: Iraq - Basra Region (Office & Site Based)

Reporting To: Iraq Branch Manager / Operation Manager

Job Purpose:

The HSE Branch Officer is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities related to SPIE Iraq Branch operations.

The role involves both field/site activities and office/documentation responsibilities, ensuring compliance with client HSE requirements, company standards, local regulations, and international best practices while promoting a strong safety culture across all operational activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Site / Operational Activities

• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and audits on operational and project locations.
• Monitor compliance with HSE procedures, PTW systems, SIMOPS requirements, and safe work practices.
• Participate in some toolbox talks, safety meetings, and pre-job risk assessments.
  Ensure proper implementation of:
  JSA/JHA
  Risk assessments
  Method statements
  Emergency response procedures.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.
  Follow up corrective and preventive actions until closure.
• Coordinate with client HSE representatives, contractors, PSD/security teams, and operational personnel on site.
• Monitor PPE compliance and stock and overall workforce safety behavior.
• Support mobilization, induction, and HSE onboarding of personnel.
• Assist operational teams in maintaining safe working conditions in challenging or remote environments.
  

Documentation & Office Activities

• Prepare, review, and update HSE documentation including:
  HSE Plans
  Procedures
  Risk Assessments
  Emergency Response Plans
  HSE Bridging Documents
  Method Statements
  PTW-related documentation
  Maintain HSE records, statistics, and KPI dashboards.
• Prepare weekly and monthly HSE reports for management and clients.
• Track incidents, observations, action plans, and audit findings.
• Ensure compliance and bridge gaps with:
  Client HSE requirements
  Company HSE Management System
  Iraqi regulations
  International standards and industry best practices.
• Participate in internal and external HSE audits.
  Coordinate HSE trainings, competency matrices, and certification tracking.
• Assist management in developing and promoting HSE campaigns and safety initiatives.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor HSE compliance documentation.

Profile

Qualifications & Experience-

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in HSE, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of HSE experience with international clients and EPC contractors.

• Good understanding of:
  Brownfield and greenfield operations.
• Construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• SIMOPS environments
• PTW systems
• Recognized HSE certifications preferred:
• NEBOSH
• IOSH
• OSHA
• ISO 45001 awareness/auditor
• Strong knowledge of international HSE standards and best practices.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong field presence and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively
  Good report writing and documentation skills.
  Proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  

Working at spie

What can we offer you?

Monthly Salary + Other Benefits.