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Health Safety Environment Officer Jobs in Conakry Region, Guinea at Capital Limited
Title: Health Safety Environment Officer
Company: Capital Limited
Location: Conakry Region, Guinea
Position: HSE Officer
Reporting to: HSE Manager/ Project Manager
Primary Responsibility:
- The HSE Officer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) systems at a single project site. The role ensures compliance with company standards and local regulations while promoting a proactive safety culture and supporting safe operational performance.
Location: Guinea-Conakry
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Manager and HSE Manager to enforce the company’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) policies.
HSE Implementation & Compliance
- Enforce company HSE policies, procedures, and standards on site
- Ensure compliance with local occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Implement and monitor site-specific HSE Management Plans
- Support supervisors and workforce in meeting HSE requirements
Site Safety Management
- Conduct routine site inspections and identify hazards
- Participate in risk assessments and ensure control measures are implemented
- Verify compliance with safe work procedures
- Ensure proper use of HSE tools:
- Toolbox Talks
- Take-5 / Task Risk Assessments
- Hazard Identification
- JSEAs / JHAs
- Pre-start inspections
- Planned Task Observations (SPOT)
Incident Management
- Report, record, and investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses
- Assist in root cause analysis (e.g., ICAM or similar)
- Track corrective and preventive actions to closure
- Maintain incident records and statistics
Training & Awareness
- Conduct HSE inductions for new employees and contractors
- Deliver toolbox talks and safety training sessions
- Provide coaching to supervisors and workers on safe practices
- Promote safety awareness and participation across the site
Emergency Preparedness
- Assist in the implementation of the site Emergency Response Plan
- Participate in emergency drills and ensure workforce preparedness
- Maintain emergency equipment and response readiness
Audit & Inspection
- Conduct regular internal inspections and compliance checks
- Support internal and external audits (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 where applicable)
- Identify non-conformances and follow up corrective actions
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate HSE records in compliance with company and regulatory requirements
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports
- Ensure proper use and completion of all HSE documentation
Stakeholder Coordination
- Support HSE meetings (daily briefings, weekly safety meetings)
- Participate in Health & Safety Committee meetings
- Liaise with clients to ensure adherence to HSE standards
Leadership & Culture
- Lead by example in promoting safe behaviours
- Encourage hazard reporting and workforce engagement
- Reinforce safety as a core value at site level
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- A minimum of three years’ experience working in a similar role
- Experience working on a mine site and working with exploration drill rigs
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of:
- Risk assessment processes
- Safe work procedures
- Incident investigation techniques
Ability to:
- Conduct inspections and audits
- Deliver training and toolbox talks
- Communicate effectively with workforce and supervisors
- Basic computer skills (MS Office)
- Ability to have a strong site precense and be able to have a positive influence on the workforce towards Health and Safety.
- Practical problem-solving capability
- Attention to detail and proactive hazard identification
Training & Education Required:
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH, BSC, SAMTRAC)
Certifications such as:
- Incident investigation training (ICAM or similar – advantageous)
- First Aid & Basic Fire Fighting
- MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Valid Driver’s License
Physical Requirements:
- Must be fit and able to perform the inherent requirements of the job
- Responsible for ensuring necessary vaccinations are kept updated
- Able to work in remote or physically demanding environments
- Willingness to work site hours and roster as required
Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV at ([email protected])
