HSSE Specialist

About the role

Puma Energy Zambia is looking for a highly motivated, proactive and technically competent HSSE Specialist to support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of its Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality (HSSEQ) management systems across all business operations, including Retail, Aviation, Transport, Terminal, Engineering and Project Operations. Reporting to the Country HSSEQ Manager, the specialist provides technical and operational support for audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, process safety, contractor management, compliance monitoring and performance reporting, working closely with operational teams and business leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and improve the HSSEQ management system
• Carry out SAPS audits, compliance reviews, security assessments and internal management system audits
• Run ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audit programmes and management reviews
• Maintain Root Risk Assessments, risk registers and Risk Reduction Action Plans
• Monitor Process Safety Management across terminals and operational facilities
• Administer the SpheraCloud management system, track actions and report performance
• Handle incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions and lessons learned
• Manage contractor HSSEQ compliance, audits and onboarding
• Support capital projects, engineering works, retail developments, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades
• Lead project assurance activities such as HAZID, HAZOP, Management of Change and PSSR
• Conduct site inspections, operational readiness reviews and prepare dashboards and KPI reports
• Deliver training, awareness programmes and audit readiness activities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Risk Management or a related discipline
• Professional HSE qualification such as NEBOSH or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HSSEQ, risk management, compliance, auditing, quality management or related fields in a high-risk operational environment
• Member of the Zambia occupational health and safety association

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience in auditing, risk assessment, incident investigation, contractor management and compliance monitoring
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; cloud-based EMS or HSSEQ platforms are an added advantage