Health and Safety

Yellow Door Energy (YDE) is on the lookout for a dedicated and passionate Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer to champion safety and environmental stewardship on our largest upcoming solar PV project in the Middle East to date This is a 1-year contract role with strong potential for on-going extension.

Role Overview:

As the HSE Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe execution of works on-site by implementing YDE's HSE policies, conducting risk assessments, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining full compliance with local authority HSE regulations in Bahrain. This role supports the QHSSE Manager – Bahrain & KSA and is essential to fostering a proactive safety culture in line with our zero-accident goal and IFC Performance Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and uphold YDE's HSE policies, plans, and procedures across all project phases
• Supervise daily site activities to ensure strict contractor compliance with HSE protocols and performance standards
• Conduct and document routine HSE inspections, audits, and site walkdowns, identifying non-compliance and following up on corrective actions
• Coordinate HSE activities between internal departments, external contractors, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless interface and safe execution
• Lead and participate in emergency preparedness drills and ensure readiness for emergency response procedures
• Ensure availability and proper usage of PPE and safety equipment, and that personnel adhere to site safety rules
• Promptly identify and report unsafe acts, near misses, and hazardous conditions to management, and propose preventive solutions
• Maintain and organize project-specific HSE documentation, including risk assessments, checklists, incident logs, and toolbox talks
• Support the development of safety standards, method statements, and job hazard analyses in collaboration with the QHSSE Manager
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and supervisors to plan and implement a comprehensive project safety strategy
• Provide HSE guidance and support during client visits, inspections, and regulatory authority engagements
• Monitor construction activities and schedule to identify areas for improvement and recommend safety-related adjustments to work plans

Key Result Areas:

• Champion a proactive and preventive HSE culture
• Ensure compliance with local HSE regulations and internal company standards
• Drive continuous improvement in health and safety processes across the site
• Maintain full documentation and reporting in line with contractual and regulatory requirements

We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an HSE Officer or EHS site-based role
• Sound knowledge of Bahrain's HSE legal and regulatory framework
• Valid Bahrain driving license and personal vehicle
• Comfortable working at height, particularly on rooftop and elevated solar installations

Preferred:

• NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent internationally recognized HSE certification
• Experience working on solar PV or renewable energy construction sites
• Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards and international HSE protocols
• Hands-on experience with permit-to-work systems, risk assessment tools, and incident reporting platforms

Functional Competencies

• HSE inspection and audit
• Risk identification and control
• Development and enforcement of SOPs
• High level of initiative and problem-solving
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication

About Us:

Yellow Door Energy (YDE) is the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses, serving commercial and industrial customers in the Middle East and Africa. The company's clean energy solutions enable businesses to reduce energy costs, improve power reliability and lower carbon emissions. Yellow Door Energy's shareholders include Actis, Mitsui & Co, APICORP and International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Yellow Door Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity organization, committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equitable opportunities for all.

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Please Note: due to the high volume of interest, only candidates that qualify for the role will be contacted.