HSE Supervisor

Role Summary The HSE Supervisor ensures full implementation of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards on a gas project site in Bulgaria. The role oversees daily site safety performance, enforces compliance with Bulgarian HSE legislation, manages documentation, leads incident investigations, and promotes a strong safety culture across all contractors and subcontractors.

1. Site Safety Oversight

• Conduct regular (daily/weekly) site inspections to verify compliance with HSE procedures, PPE use, safe work practices, and equipment condition.
  
  
• Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and non‑conformities; enforce corrective actions and stop work when necessary.
  
  
• Ensure welfare facilities and emergency equipment are available and maintained.
  
  

2. Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain project‑specific HSSE documentation: RAMS, HSE Plans, Traffic & Waste Management Plans, risk assessments, method statements, permits, and inspection records.
  
  
• Collect and review all subcontractor HSE documentation for compliance.
  
  
• Ensure alignment with Bulgarian HSE legislation and applicable international standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
  
  

3. Incident & Emergency Management

• Lead investigations of accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  
  
• Support emergency response planning and coordinate drills for fire, gas leaks, and evacuation scenarios.
  
  

4. Training & Workforce Engagement

• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and targeted training on gas‑project hazards (hot work, confined spaces, lifting operations, pressure systems).
  
  
• Monitor training needs and ensure competency requirements are met for all personnel.
  
  
• Promote a zero‑accident culture and encourage proactive reporting of unsafe conditions.
  
  

5. Environmental Protection

• Oversee waste management, pollution prevention, emissions control, and environmental compliance activities.
  
  
• Ensure environmental risks are identified and mitigated during construction and commissioning phases.
  
  

6. Coordination & Reporting

• Liaise with site management, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities on HSE matters.
  
  
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly HSE performance reports.
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills Mandatory

• Knowledge of Bulgarian HSE legislation.
  
  
• Certificate as Construction Site Coordinator (per Bulgarian regulations).
  
  
• 1–3 years of HSE experience in construction, energy, or industrial projects.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in oil & gas or energy infrastructure projects.
  
  
• University degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
  
  
• Familiarity with international standards (OSHA, NEBOSH, ISO 45001/14001).
  
  

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