The Onshore HSE Officer supports all land-based operations, logistics hubs, offices, and onshore facilities for the oil and gas division. This role ensures full compliance with Surinamese OHS regulations and international HSSE standards, maintaining a safe working environment across all non-offshore locations. The ideal candidate combines technical HSE competency with strong people skills to drive safety awareness throughout onshore operations.

Contract type: Permanent
Rotation / schedule: Monday–Friday
Priority: HIGH
Local / Expat: 2 Local | Local Only
Certification snapshot: NEBOSH IGC · IOSH · BOSIET · HUET · MIST

Responsibilities

Onshore Safety Management

• Conduct regular HSE audits, inspections, and risk assessments at onshore facilities and logistics yards.
• Implement and monitor the site-specific HSSE management system.
• Manage the onshore PTW process and ensure all high-risk work is properly authorized.
• Liaise with Suriname labor authorities and regulatory bodies on OHS compliance matters.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead investigations of workplace incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Prepare detailed incident reports with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain HSE statistics (TRIR, LTIR, near-miss rates) and report to HSE Supervisor monthly.

Training & Compliance

• Deliver HSE inductions for all new onshore employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Coordinate first aid, fire safety, and emergency evacuation training.
• Ensure all onshore HSE certifications and training records are current and filed.

Requirements

• BSc in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (mandatory).
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• Working knowledge of Suriname OHS Regulations.
• Minimum 4 years of HSE experience in oil & gas, industrial, or logistics environments.
• Proficiency in HSE management systems and digital reporting tools.

Required certifications

• BOSIET
• HUET
• MIST
• NEBOSH IGC
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Suriname OHS Regulations Awareness

Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Deep domain knowledge with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Safety Culture: HSSE mindset — safety is non-negotiable in every task.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose complex issues and implement effective solutions under pressure.
• Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication with multicultural teams.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in remote, challenging, and rotational environments.
• Initiative: Proactive approach to identifying improvements and flagging risks before they escalate.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Rotation-based schedule with paid travel and accommodation (offshore roles).
• Professional development, certification support and training allowances.
• Work with one of Suriname's leading HR & placement organizations in the O&G sector.

• <ul><li>BSc in Occupational Health &amp; Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.</li><li>NEBOSH International General Certificate (mandatory).</li><li>IOSH Managing Safely certification.</li><li>Working knowledge of Suriname OHS Regulations.</li><li>Minimum 4 years of HSE experience in oil &amp; gas, industrial, or logistics environments.</li><li>Proficiency in HSE management systems and digital reporting tools.</li></ul><p><strong>Required certifications</strong></p><ul><li>BOSIET</li><li>HUET</li><li>MIST</li><li>NEBOSH IGC</li><li>IOSH Managing Safely</li><li>Suriname OHS Regulations Awareness</li></ul>
• <ul><li>Technical Expertise: Deep domain knowledge with a commitment to continuous learning.</li><li>Safety Culture: HSSE mindset — safety is non-negotiable in every task.</li><li>Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose complex issues and implement effective solutions under pressure.</li><li>Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication with multicultural teams.</li><li>Adaptability: Comfortable working in remote, challenging, and rotational environments.</li><li>Initiative: Proactive approach to identifying improvements and flagging risks before they escalate.</li></ul>
• <ul><li>Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings plan.</li><li>Rotation-based schedule with paid travel and accommodation (offshore roles).</li><li>Professional development, certification support and training allowances.</li><li>Work with one of Suriname&#039;s leading HR &amp; placement organizations in the O&amp;G sector.</li></ul>
• <p><strong>Onshore Safety Management</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct regular HSE audits, inspections, and risk assessments at onshore facilities and logistics yards.</li><li>Implement and monitor the site-specific HSSE management system.</li><li>Manage the onshore PTW process and ensure all high-risk work is properly authorized.</li><li>Liaise with Suriname labor authorities and regulatory bodies on OHS compliance matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Incident Management &amp; Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead investigations of workplace incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions.</li><li>Prepare detailed incident reports with root cause analysis and corrective actions.</li><li>Maintain HSE statistics (TRIR, LTIR, near-miss rates) and report to HSE Supervisor monthly.</li></ul><p><strong>Training &amp; Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver HSE inductions for all new onshore employees, contractors, and visitors.</li><li>Coordinate first aid, fire safety, and emergency evacuation training.</li><li>Ensure all onshore HSE certifications and training records are current and filed.</li></ul>