HSE Officer

 

Job Title	HSE Officer	Work Schedule	TBC
Department	HSE	Work Location	HKN Syria Fields, Al-Hasakah, Syrian Arab Republic– any of HKN’s site
Reports to	HKN Senior HSE Advisor or Delegate	Start Date	To be confirmed
Subordinates	Not Applicable	Application Deadline	October 14, 2026
Contract Type	Open Contract	Other details	Three months’ probation

 

About Us:

HKN Syria Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Syrian Arab Republic. HKN Syria operates the Suwaydiya, Rmeilan, Alyan, Karatchuk, Sazaba, Laylak, Hamzeh, and Oudeh fields and is comprised of 1,189 km². The fields share an Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir system, with the fractured "Massive" limestone as the principal producing horizon, with more than 2,100 wells mapped across the concession.

 At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.

 

Position Summary   

The HSE Officer provides day-to-day HSE oversight for civilian office and accommodation refurbishment projects in Syria. The HSE Officer will provide essential HSE advice, guidance, support and supervision of tasks and operations in their area of responsibility. The position ensures HKN and Contractor personnel carry out their duties as per HKN standards and expectations. The HSE Officers are coached and mentored by the HKN Senior HSE Advisor or delegate.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Core Competencies and Capabilities Required

·         Monitor compliance with HKN/Contractor HSE policies, procedures, standards, Project HSE Plans and safe systems of work.

·         Review and support Control of Work documentation and task hazards and controls

·         Conduct routine site inspections, audits and safety observations; identify hazards and track corrective actions to closure.

·         Monitor contractors, housekeeping, access/egress, tools/equipment, exclusion zones and simultaneous work activities.

·         Monitor full/partial strip-out, removal of ceilings, partitions, floors, windows, fixtures and existing utility services, minor demolition and concrete repair.

·         Provide active oversight of work at height on buildings, including roofs, windows, balconies, stairwells, floor openings, scaffolds, mobile towers, MEWPs, platforms and ladders.

·         Ensure edge protection, covers, safe platforms, dropped-object controls and exclusion zones are maintained.

·         Ensure scaffolds and elevated work platforms are erected/altered/dismantled by competent personnel.

·         Work and behave in a safe manner.

·         Proactively seek and pursue opportunities for continual improvement.

·         Lead by example with positive attitude.

·         Ability to liaise with all levels of the workforce, including facility management.

·         Ability to multitask.

·         Ability to write detail and concise reports in English.

·         Ability to address issues observed and facilitate resolutions.

·         Ability to train operational personnel in occupational HSE training topics

·         Ability to identify unsafe conditions or unsafe acts and execute Stop Work Authority

·         Excellent English, Arabic & Kurdish language communication skills to process and convey information effectively through a variety of methods to a wide range of people.

Documentation & Reporting:

·         Maintain accurate inspection, audit reports and HSE statistics.

·         Generate daily activity and operational HSE reports to key stakeholders.

Performance Expectations

·         HKN HSE project inspections, audits and safety observations are completed to defined targets and findings are closed in a timely manner.

·         Maintain accurate daily activity records, inspection/audit reports, corrective-action tracking and HSE statistics as required.

·         Promote proactive hazard and near-miss reporting and continuous improvement without discouraging reporting.

·         Conduct/participate in HSE inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments, pre-job safety analyses, safety meetings, campaigns, drills and incident investigations.

·         Escalate significant HSE concerns to the Senior HSE Advisor or delegate and relevant Project Manager/Site Management.

·         Carry out other HSE tasks assigned from time to time by the Senior HSE Advisor or delegate.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Qualifications Required

·         NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or recognized equivalent occupational HSE qualification.

·         Competent with basic professional computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.

·         Fluent in English – written and oral, ability to read and write in Kurdish and Arabic (preferred)

 Experience Required

·         Minimum 3-5 years practical HSE experience in civils construction, civils refurbishment and renovation.

·         Experience working with multi-disciplinary contractors and company-driven HSE management systems.

·         Experience in Syria within challenging operating environments is desirable.

Other Relevant Competency Requirements:

·         Ability to prioritize higher-risk activities, multitask, maintain accurate records and remain calm under pressure.

·         Good cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with local and multicultural workforces.