FABRIMETAL – Senior HSE Officer | Job Opportunity
SENIOR HSE OFFICER
1. Position Details
Position: Senior HSE Officer
Industry: Steel Manufacturing
Location: Bujumbura, Burundi
Reports To: Regional HSE Leader
2. Job Purpose
The Senior HSE Officer will implement, monitor and continuously improve the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) programs. The role will ensure a safe workplace for employees, contractors and visitors while supporting compliance with applicable Burundi requirements and company standards.
3. Key Responsibilities
• Implement HSE policies, procedures and safety programs across the plant.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, JSA/JHA, safety observations and audits.
• Monitor high-risk activities including hot work, lifting/cranes, LOTO, confined space, work at height, electrical work, machinery and material handling.
• Manage and monitor the Permit-to-Work system and ensure required controls are in place.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses; identify root causes and follow up corrective actions.
• Conduct HSE induction, toolbox talks, refresher training and safety awareness programs.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with company requirements.
• Support emergency preparedness, fire safety, drills and emergency response.
• Monitor environmental aspects including waste, hazardous materials, dust, noise and spill prevention.
• Prepare HSE reports, statistics, inspections and corrective-action records for management.
• Promote a strong safety culture and stop unsafe work where there is an immediate serious risk.
4. Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant HSE experience in steel manufacturing, heavy industry, construction, engineering or another high-risk environment.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001/14001 or equivalent HSE certification is preferred.
• Practical experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, PTW, emergency response and HSE training.
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety, environmental controls and applicable HSE requirements in Burundi.
• Experience working with multicultural/local and expatriate teams is an advantage.
5. Key Competencies
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good hazard identification, risk assessment and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to influence employees and supervisors and enforce safe working practices.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a manufacturing environment.
6. Language
Candidates must be fluent in English, French, and Kirundi, both written and spoken.
7. Key Performance Areas
• Reduction of workplace incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Timely closure of corrective actions.
• HSE training and induction compliance.
• Permit-to-Work and high-risk activity compliance.
• Emergency preparedness and drill effectiveness.
• Contractor HSE compliance and overall legal/company HSE compliance.
8. Application
Application Deadline: 19 august 2026
Application Email: recruitment.burundi@fabrimetal.net
