HSE Specialist at SLB in Nairobi, Kenya

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    HSE Specialist

    SLBNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

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    27 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    ICT & Telecommunications
    Health & Safety

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    Job Description

    The HSE Specialist is responsible for supporting local management in establishing and continuously improving Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture at the worksite.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop managers' awareness and ensure HSE policies and standards are an integral part of line management responsibilities and objectives.
    • Assist line management with understanding and implementing the HSE Management System; monitoring HSE objectives; liaising with local contractors and agencies regarding HSE; assessing local risks; generating local HSE procedures, work instructions and checklists; preparing and monitoring HSE plans; monitoring compliance to policies, standards and procedures; compliance audits and self-audits.
    • Advise management on corrective actions required.
    • Coordinate and participate in screening and HSE training of personnel.
    • Keep abreast of new documentation and training material related to HSE and inform management accordingly.
    • Ensure that HSE documentation is updated and available onsite.
    • Advise management on the level of local HSE compliance with SLB, local and host country regulations.
    • Monitor and follow up on HSE reports and facilitate LPT meetings and HSE audits.
    • Support line management in investigations of failures and accidents.
    • Maintain a high level of HSE awareness among personnel through communication, training and promoting involvement in HSE programs.
    • Recommend improvements to the HSE program.
    • Analyze HSE trends for the location.

    Required Qualifications

    • 5-10 years' experience in a similar role.
    • Graduate in a Health, Safety and Environment related field.
    • Good communication skills.
    • Proficient in both written and spoken English.
    • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
    • Ability to learn quickly and translate learning into practical solutions.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to use own initiative.
    • Able to follow company policies including Personnel, Quality System, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) standards and procedures.
    • Experience in the energy industry is an added advantage.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Health & Safety

    Minimum Experience

    5 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Health, Safety and Environment

    Field of Study

    Health, Safety and Environment

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to SLB on to apply. Visit the application link provided on this page to submit your application.

    Show HSE Discipline On Paper Before You Walk Into the Interview

    HSE roles get flooded with generic 'safety-first' claims. Hiring teams for this kind of post want proof you can assess risks, drive compliance, and build a safety culture under operational pressure.

    1. Quantify your HSE impact: On your CV, use numbers to show what you achieved in past roles. For example, 'reduced incident rate by 30% in 2 years' or 'trained 150 staff on HSE procedures'. Avoid vague phrases like 'responsible for safety'.

    2. Know the HSE management system inside out: Be ready to explain how you have implemented or improved an HSE management system (like ISO 45001). Give a concrete example of how you monitored compliance and conducted audits.

    3. Prepare for scenario questions: Interviewers will likely ask 'What would you do if you saw a worker ignoring a safety rule?' Think about your answer in terms of immediate action, reporting, and follow-up. Show you can balance firmness with coaching.

    4. Show your training skills: Since the role involves coordinating and participating in HSE training, be ready to describe a time you designed or delivered a training session. Mention any training materials you created.

    5. Highlight your communication strengths: You'll need to liaise with contractors, agencies, and line management. Give examples of how you've communicated complex HSE information to different audiences, both in writing and verbally.

    6. Demonstrate problem-solving with examples: Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a time you solved a tricky HSE problem. Focus on your initiative and the practical steps you took.

    7. Show you know the energy industry: If you have experience in energy, highlight it. If not, research common HSE challenges in the energy sector (e.g., working with hydrocarbons, high-risk operations) and mention how your skills apply.

    8. Emphasize your ability to learn and adapt: The posting values quick learning and translating learning into practical solutions. Give an example of a time you learned a new regulation or technology and applied it on the job.

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    Tags

    HSE
    Health Safety Environment
    risk assessment
    compliance
    training