SHEQ Officer - Jeddah

#WeAreAverdaAbout UsAverda is the leading waste management and recycling company in the emerging world, operating in India and across the Middle East and Africa. The company provides a broad and specialized range of services to over 60,000 clients - large and small - across private and public sectors. These include the municipal authorities of major cities and household names in a wide range of sectors including oil & gas, automotive, retail and hospitality.Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Dubai, Averda increasingly focuses on providing sustainable solutions which extract value from waste, reducing use of the planet’s limited natural resources and driving the circular economy. The company’s portfolio of services ranges from collecting bins and cleaning city streets to sorting, composting, recycling and disposing of household waste as well as safely managing highly-regulated hazardous waste streams including medical waste and dangerous chemicals. Recent investments have further developed the company’s waste treatment capabilities, with the goal of providing circular recovery options in all markets.The company currently employs over 9,000 people worldwide, helping to provide secure employment amongst the communities it serves. Protection of environmental and human health is the company’s highest priority, and it operates in full compliance with international standards for quality control wherever it operates, currently: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Morocco, South Africa, and India.Our MissionTo treat, recover and recycle more than 80% of the waste that flows through our fleet and facilities using innovative sustainable solutions that satisfy our customers’ needs.For over 30 years, we’ve taken pride in keeping cities, communities, and the environment clean and sanitary. But today we go far beyond just cleaning. We provide a full end-to-end service for our clients across developing and emerging economies who, like us, care about what happens to their waste. Together, we find solutions which recover or unlock the value in materials others call ‘waste’. We use the latest technology and our best creative minds to solve environmental problems and ensure we leave a cleaner and more sustainable world for our children.Our ValuesDeliver. Care. InspireOur values remain the same as the day we were founded - deliver, care and inspire. We deliver for our clients. We care for our planet and our people. We inspire others through our actions.Our VisionOur world without waste.We share a vision of a world where materials are not merely discarded, but are reused, recycled, and recovered. A world without waste.Role SummaryThis role is responsible for maintaining workplace safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing operational risks effectively. The ideal candidate will be skilled in conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and hazard assessments using Gensuite. They will also have experience implementing HSE policies, delivering training programs, and developing emergency response plans to strengthen safety culture and promote continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections in Gensuite application.Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports. Report mishaps and near misses in Gensuite application.Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.Attend the client/consultant meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings.Ensure employees compliance with safety and health requirements.Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (SDS)Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities example: hot work, working at heights, energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during internal MeetingsProvide and keep a record of site safety orientation and indoctrination for contractor employees, subcontractor, and site visitorsCarry out regular inspection of Fire and Safety systems and equipment.Assist in identifying HSE training needs.Conduct induction/awareness training as and when required.Assist and participate in evaluating and reporting HSE across Averda.Assist in reviewing and assessing new projects/modifications from the HSE point of view.Conduct hazard identifications, risk assessments, environmental impact assessment and suggest control measures. Highlight findings and follows-up implementation of appropriate risk and impact control measures.Update risk and environmental impact assessment accordingly with business requirement and regular reviews.Conduct regular emergency drills and assists in developing and reviewing the emergency plans.QualificationsHolding degree (or equivalent) in related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in the field of HSSEQMust hold NEBOSH certificationsCertified ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Internal auditor (Advantage)ExperienceAt least 2-4 years’ experience in HSSEQ management systemsWaste management industry experience will be advantageousKnowledgeKnowledge of Risk ManagementAbility to communicate in English and Arabic, knowledge of Hindi, & Urdu desirableTechnical CompetenciesKnowledge in HSSEQ Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001/ OHSAS 18001)HSSEQ Systems Audit skills (Added advantage)If you think you have what it takes to make the world a cleaner place, if you can see value where others see waste and if you aren’t afraid of a challenge, why not start your journey with us today.Averda welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, actively promotes diversity in the workforce, and is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*