Assistant Engineer HSE

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Job Purpose

To support the implementation and day-to-day operations of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management across assigned units or clusters, aligned with HSEQ policies and safety standards. This role ensures safe operational practices, hazard identification, and contributes to cultivating a strong safety culture.

Mandatory Education

DAE (Diploma of Associate Engineering) in a relevant discipline with supplementary HSE certifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH.

Additional training in OH&S Management Systems (e.g., ISO 45001), EMS (ISO 14001), Emergency Response, Risk Assessment, etc., would be an added advantage.

Experience

Typically expected: 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in HSE roles, especially in utility, industrial, or energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities for an Assistant Engineer may include:

• Hazard Identification & Inspection
  
  

Perform routine inspections across facilities, grids, or field sites; identify potential safety hazards and ensure timely reporting to supervisors .

• Risk Assessment & Safety Monitoring
  
  

Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk evaluations, implementation of mitigation measures as needed.

• Safety Program Support
  
  

Assist with the development and execution of safety awareness campaigns, training sessions, drills, and safer work methodologies per HSEQ guidelines .

• Incident Reporting & Investigation
  
  

Record and report safety incidents or near misses, initiate necessary investigations, and track corrective actions.

• Compliance & Process Safety Management.
  
  

Support implementation of HSEQ and Process Safety Management (PSM) frameworks across business units .

• Coordination & Supervision
  
  

Coordinate with internal teams and contractors to ensure safe operations and adherence to company SOPs and safety protocols.

• Record-Keeping & Documentation
  
  

Maintain accurate HSE records, dashboards, audit logs, and documentation for compliance and internal/external audits.

• Emergency Preparedness
  
  

Assist in emergency response procedures, ensuring readiness and functionality of safety equipment (e.g., firefighting systems).

KE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.