Job Description

Role Purpose

Lead and continuously improve the company’s HSE performance across the retail network (fuel stations, CNG, forecourts, car‑care, convenience stores, and distribution).

The role drives compliance with Egyptian regulations and international standards, reduces operational risk, and builds a strong safety culture among employees, contractors, and dealers.

Key Responsibilities

1) Compliance & Governance

Ensure adherence to Egyptian laws and regulations (e.g., environmental permits, hazardous substances, civil defense/fire codes, labor law) and local authority/site licensing requirements.

Maintain and improve ISO 45001 (OHSMS) and ISO 14001 (EMS) management systems; lead internal audits, corrective actions, and surveillance/recertification preparations.

Develop, review, and roll out HSE policies, procedures, SOPs, and permit‑to‑work systems across all retail sites.

2) Risk Management & Process Safety (Retail Focus)

Conduct and update risk assessments (HIRA/JSA), bow‑ties, and job safety analyses for fueling, tanker offloading, tank gauging, confined space entry, hot works, and working at height.

Lead process safety controls for storage tanks, piping, dispensers, vapor recovery, pressure relief, and electrical bonding/earthing; verify integrity through inspections and testing.

Implement and monitor contractor HSE requirements (pre‑qualification, onboarding, method statements, tool‑box talks, supervision).

3) Site Assurance & Inspections

Plan and perform station audits/inspections (housekeeping, ATEX/EX equipment, emergency equipment, signage, spill kits, firefighting systems, separators).

Track actions to closure; report trends and recommend engineering and behavioral controls.

Verify tanker fleet compliance (ADR-equivalent practices, driver competence, defensive driving, spill prevention).

4) Incident Prevention, Reporting & Learning

Lead incident/near‑miss investigations using root cause techniques (5‑Why, ICAM, TapRooT® style), issue reports, and drive corrective/preventive actions.

Champion HSE reporting pyramid/iceberg concepts to boost near‑miss, hazard observation, and unsafe condition reporting and learning (REX).

Manage statutory emergency response arrangements, drills, and coordination with local authorities and Civil Defense.

5) Training, Culture & Engagement

Deliver and track HSE training (induction, PTW, LOTO, confined space, working at height, spill response, fire warden, manual handling).

Coach site managers/dealers and supervisors on behavior-based safety, leadership walkdowns, and toolbox talks.

Lead campaigns (heat stress, driving safety, slips/trips/falls) and Safety Days.

6) Environment & Sustainability

Oversee spill prevention and response, waste management, water/oil separator maintenance, and air emissions (vapor recovery).

Monitor utilities, fuel losses, and product variance; support leak detection, tank tightness testing, and remediation.

Track environmental KPIs and statutory reporting; support sustainability initiatives (energy efficiency, solar, EV/CNG expansion).

7) Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Maintain HSE dashboards (LTIFR, TRIR, near‑miss rate, audit closure rate, training completion).

Present monthly HSE reports to management; recommend risk‑based investments and CAPEX for safety improvements.

Digitize HSE workflows (inspection checklists, incident reporting, action tracking) where possible.

Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Petroleum, or HSE).
• 7–10+ years of progressive HSE experience, with at least 3–5 years in petroleum retail/fuel depots/CNG/LPG or equivalent high‑risk operations.
• Certifications: NEBOSH IGC (minimum); ISO 45001 Lead Auditor and/or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor preferred; OSHA/IOSH an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience with incident investigations, risk assessments, contractor HSE, and emergency response.
• Strong knowledge of Egyptian regulatory requirements and international best practices (NFPA/API/IECEx/ATEX concepts applicable to retail).
• Fluent English; strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide (40–60%).
• Key Competencies
• Risk‑based thinking & process safety awareness
• Stakeholder influence (dealers, contractors, authorities)
• Analytical & problem‑solving; root cause discipline
• Planning & prioritization across multi‑site operations
• Coaching, facilitation, and safety leadership
• Data literacy (Excel/Power BI or similar) and digital HSE tools
• Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• TRIR/LTIFR and severity rates; near‑miss reporting frequency
• % closure of audit and incident actions within target timelines
• Training completion and competency verification rates
• Regulatory compliance (zero violations) and successful ISO audits
• Emergency drill performance and readiness
• Environmental metrics (spill frequency, recovery effectiveness, waste segregation, product loss variance)
• Working Conditions
• Mix of office and field environments (forecourts, transporter workshops).
• Exposure to weather, noise, hydrocarbons, and moving vehicles; strict adherence to PPE and PTW.
• On‑call support for incidents and emergencies as required.
• Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3–5 years of experience in oil & gas or related industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and ERP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry-specific financial regulations and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.