HSE Officer
Kibuye, RW
About ContourGlobal
ContourGlobal is a KKR-backed next-generation Independent Power Producer (IPP) operating across the United States, Latin America, Europe and Africa. The company manages a diversified portfolio of nearly 6 GW of renewable generation, flexible thermal power and battery energy storage assets, providing reliable, dispatchable power solutions that support the transition to a more electrified and sustainable future.
ContourGlobal is transforming into a predominantly renewable power platform through the decarbonization of its thermal fleet and the development of large-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects. Leveraging its in-house development, engineering and operational capabilities, the company currently has more than 2 GW of renewable and BESS projects under construction and approximately 15 GW in development.
Building on its advanced commercial and energy management capabilities, ContourGlobal partners with utilities, industrial customers and digital infrastructure operators to deliver tailored power solutions through long-term contracts, corporate PPAs and powered-land solutions that shorten time-to-market for data center developments.
Job Summary
The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and promoting the Company's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) management system to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. The role supports compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and Company policies while fostering a proactive safety culture across power plant operation. The time distribution is as follows:
- Health and safety – 70%
- Environment Management – 15%
- Quality management – 15%
Responsibilities:
In his/her quality of HSE Officer the Employee shall have the following responsibilities:
- Ensure that company HSEQ standards and procedures are fully understood and followed at the workplaces through regular awareness (safety induction, supervision, toolbox talks, etc) for employees, visitors and contractor
- Develop and implement monthly HSEQ training and awareness plan covering all employees, departments, onsite contractors and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that all work activities conducted at workplaces are done in compliance to HSEQ requirements and procedures.
- Develop and implement Integrated Management System internal audits and inspection program.
- Compile and submit accurate HSEQ data and reports on ContourGlobal HSEQ online database (Velocity EHS), government and other stakeholders (i.e. Lenders).
- Responsible for developing action plans follow to ensure its implementation for all identified deviations, non-conformities, employee safety concerns and hazards identified
- Collect data, compile and analyse HSEQ statistics in a timely manner
- Coordinate zero injury program by ensuring identification of hazards, reporting, investigation and tacking/trending of HSE incidents.
- Be an advocate of continuous improvement tools like 5 whys and lessons learnt by creating awareness and active participation
- Conduct regular risk assessment for key operations, processes, activities, projects and functions, submit risk assessment report.
- Arrange and conduct emergency drills as per emergency drill schedule. Inspect safety and emergency equipment regularly.
- Ensure that all HSE communications and alerts are translated into local language for dissemination.
- Act as site custodian of all HSE documentation ensuring document storage and version control procedures are effective and identifying improvements in reporting.
- Identify and develop a register of all applicable local and international HSEQ legislations and conduct quarterly evaluation sessions to confirm KivuWatt compliance level.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Engineering, health and safety, environmental studies/chemistry
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality management, preferably in a power plant, or other industrial environment.
- Experience implementing and maintaining HSE management systems for example ISO.
- Practical experience conducting workplace inspections, risk assessments, training, incident investigations and safety audits.
- Experience managing contractor safety and monitoring compliance with HSE requirements.
- Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response procedures.
- Professional training in HSEQ will be an added advantage
- Possession of a masters degree in any HSEQ field will be an added advantage
Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of HSE principles and industry best practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Self driven and result-oriented
- Ability to conduct training and awareness sessions.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Leadership and influencing skills to promote a positive safety culture.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- Report writing and documentation skills.
- Proficiently in Microsoft Office products such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Power Point, MS Teams, etc
- Good level (written and spoken) in English
ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.