HSE Officer

About the role

The HSE Officer reports to the Vice President Operation and Quality and the President / HSE Manager, and works with the Facilities Team, all CUQ employees, suppliers and safety organisations. The role covers monitoring health, safety and environmental risks, investigating incidents and training staff, within the university environment.

Key responsibilities

• Report periodically to senior management on progress, incidents, accidents, risks and government liaison
• Monitor injuries, illnesses and other safety situations, and write reports on health and safety
• Design strategies to reduce illness, environmental accidents and other risks affecting public, employees and students
• Investigate environmental accidents and public safety concerns in the field, coordinating with teams and departments
• Design and deliver safety awareness training and give presentations on current hazards
• Train and update employees and stakeholders, keeping records and up-to-date certifications
• Assess risks of tools, equipment, sites and work environments in the assigned research market

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a health, safety or environmental field
• HSE professional certification such as NEBOSH
• Valid Qatar driver's licence with a clean record
• 5-7 years of experience in health, safety and environmental matters, preferably in higher education

Required skills

• Good written and verbal communication, including public speaking for presentations
• Strong organisation and analytical skills, able to handle several projects and studies at once
• Critical thinking and attention to detail in risk assessment and reporting