Title:  HSE Officer

Date:  Sep 6, 2026
Location:  Bazyan
Pay Grade:  Grade-12
Legal Entity:  Taurus Arm
Department:  HSE
Req id:  864
Business Unit:  Bezhan PetCo

PURPOSE

Coordination and full administration of HSE activities for business and functional units under his/her responsibility in accordance with Company and legal requirements. In the area of responsibility, continuous improvement of HSE performance in line with business objectives, cost-effective compliance with regulatory requirements and business needs, to ensure healthy and safe working conditions with no harm to the environment.


MAIN TASKS & ACCOUNTABILITIES

  1. Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of HSE risk analysis and assessment studies, HSE plans and programs in the area of responsibility in order to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements and the elimination of HSE risks and reduction of unavoidable HSE risks to the level of as low as reasonably practicable.
  2. Based on the Company business and HSE strategies, he/she coordinates HSE activities in his/her remit: investments reducing workplace risks, initiating projects, providing professional opinion and support on development and participating in related team and project works. Responsible for carrying out works that do not harm the people, the environment and Company assets.
  3. Responsible for learning about the legislative requirements and standards related to HSE, identifying regulations affecting supported activities, and making proposals for the tasks to be performed in order to comply with internal and external regulations.
  4. Participates in the planning of HSE operational processes and regulations, and supports their implementation, continuously monitors and signals the possibilities of process optimization in order to increase operational efficiency and HSE performance improvements.
  5. Provides data/information, performs project/program subtasks and contributes to project/program stream, contributes to thematic group activities and performing HSE audits.
  6. Carries out professional relations with the authorities, represents the interests of the area of responsibility in the official procedures, with non-governmental organizations and local professional representation, and liaising with law enforcement and other investigators who are present at the time of a serious events.
  7. Participates in the preparation of the HSE thematic education and training topics, conducts the trainings and examinations in order to fulfill the educational obligation prescribed by law and to increase the HSE awareness. Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulation and industrial processes.
  8. Coordinates and carries out the reporting and investigation of HSE incidents, its comprehensive analysis, communication of lesson learnt, and participates in the development of measures to prevent future incidents.
  9. Coordinates the implementation of the plans and programs approved in area of responsibility, and initiates corrective actions in case of deviations. Participates in the enforcement of HSE and technical regulations and aspects during the project planning, development, procurement, investment, construction and maintenance activities carried out under the area of responsibility. Follows all corporate HSE policies and procedures.
  10. Undertakes similar or related works as directed by senior management.

 



WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works mainly in the Refinery process environment (80%) and administration/office tasks (20%)


MAIN CONTACTS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Communicates with (Job title)

 

Internal or External

Purpose of Contact: (e.g. Pass/receive information or influence/persuade/negotiate)

Frequency

Daily/weekly
monthly/quarterly
occasionally

Unit/Department Managers

I

Pass/receive information, provides regular reports, initiates actions

As required

Shift Supervisors

I

Influence/persuade/negotiate, provides regular reports, initiates action, supports and controls activities

Daily

Employees

I

Influence/persuade/negotiate, supports and controls activities

Daily

Partners, contractors

I / E

Pass/receive information and reports, supports and controls activities

As required

BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Education level – Minimum

                               Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree

B.Sc./BA in safety/OHS/HSE management, engineering or relevant field

Professional qualifications or licences

Recognised certificate in OHS/HSE

Work experience

 

Proven min. 1 year of experience in HSE

General and in depth HSE knowledge of external legislation/standards and procedures (local/international)

Experience in performance data analysis and reporting, writing reports, conduct HSE audits and incident investigations

Skills required

Competencies:

Core Competencies

  • Knowledge of relevant
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Team working

Functional

  • Implementation of HSE policies
  • Risk management
  • Incident investigation
  • HSE performance reporting

Technical

  • Knowledge of HSE principles
  • Handling hazardous materials
  • Emergencies response
  • Knowledge of PPE

Leadership

  • Team working with different departments
  • Lead by example
  • Decision making
  • Communication

 

IT skills

  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Engineering software knowledge is a plus

Languages

  • Native Kurdish
  • Fluent English (verbal/written)
  • Arabic language skill is a plus