Overview
HSE Specialist Jobs in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt at TAQA Water
Title: HSE Specialist
Company: TAQA Water
Location: Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Job Purpose
About the job HSE Specialist
To oversee and implement health, safety, and environmental practices across all company operations ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards while promoting a safe and sustainable work environment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with local HSE laws, environmental regulations, and company standards
- Support implementation and maintenance of HSE Management Systems (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001)
- Participate in internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of findings
- Conduct risk assessments (HIRA/JSA/JHA) for operational and project activities
- Identify hazards and implement control measures following the hierarchy of controls
- Monitor effectiveness of mitigation measures and recommend improvements
- Perform routine and ad-hoc site inspections
- Monitor workplace conditions, equipment safety, and contractor activities
- Develop and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses using structured methodologies (RCA, ICAM, 5-Why)
- Prepare detailed reports with actionable recommendations
- Analyze incident trends and KPIs to support continuous improvement
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans
- Coordinate and evaluate emergency drills
- Ensure readiness and inspection of emergency equipment
- Conduct HSE inductions and toolbox talks
- Promote safety awareness practices
- Support competency development in critical HSE areas
- Monitor environmental aspects (waste, emissions, pollution prevention)
- Ensure compliance with environmental permits and reporting requirements
- Support sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate HSE documentation (policies, procedures, permits, records)
- Prepare periodic reports, dashboards, and performance metrics
- Ensure proper document control and accessibility
- Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders on HSE matters
- Support client and regulatory inspections and audits
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on data and best practices
- Encourage reporting of unsafe acts and near-misses
Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration
Experience
- 3 years of experience in HSE roles specially in oil & gas or construction fields
Languages
- Fluent in English (Written & Spoken)
Required Competencies
- Strong understanding of electrical hazards, high-voltage safety, and power plant operations.
- Proven experience in conducting risk assessments, audits, and safety training programs.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in HSE management systems and reporting tools.
- Certification in HSE (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent) is a plus