HSE LEAD/COORDINATOR

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSE Lead/Coordinator to oversee Health, Safety and Environmental activities across multiple projects operating in different industries, including construction, agriculture, engineering and other field-based operations.

The HSE Lead/Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable HSE requirements, implementing safety procedures, conducting inspections and risk assessments, and promoting a strong safety culture across all project sites.

The role requires a hands-on professional who can work effectively across different project environments, manage multiple stakeholders, and respond quickly to HSE-related incidents and risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate HSE activities across multiple project sites and operational environments.

• Develop, implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures, plans and site-specific safety requirements.

• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and workplace assessments.

• Identify hazards, assess risks and implement appropriate control measures.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Tanzanian occupational health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks and HSE awareness training for employees and contractors.

• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements and safe working procedures.

• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions and prepare appropriate reports.

• Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.

• Maintain accurate HSE records, registers, inspection reports and incident documentation.

• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response procedures across project sites.

• Work closely with project managers, supervisors, HR teams and clients to address HSE concerns.

• Support the development of Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

• Monitor environmental aspects of project operations, including waste management, pollution prevention and environmental protection.

• Provide regular HSE performance reports and recommendations to management.

• Conduct HSE meetings and participate in project review meetings where required.

• Ensure HSE requirements are incorporated into project planning and daily operations.

• Advise management on potential safety risks and recommend practical solutions.

• Promote a positive safety-first culture across all projects.

• Ensure appropriate HSE documentation is available and maintained at each project site.

• Carry out any other HSE-related duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management, Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in construction, engineering, manufacturing, logistics or other high-risk industries.

• Experience working across multiple projects or different industry environments is highly preferred.

• Relevant HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA or equivalent will be an added advantage.

• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, risk management and environmental practices.

• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.

• Good understanding of PPE, work permits, emergency response and safe working procedures.

• Experience preparing HSE reports and maintaining compliance documentation.

Strong knowledge of applicable Tanzanian HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.