Position of Employment:

Operations HSE Supervisor

Reporting to:

HSEQ & Land Manager

Date of Commencement:

June 2026

Department:

Operations

Location of employment:

Turkana -Field Based Role

Job Reference No.

PD/EHSQL/OEHSS/2026

Job Purpose

To monitor and supervise the implementation of Gulf Energy E&P BV (GEBV E&P ) policies and procedures across all field operation sites. Providing advice, support, and training in the development and execution of operational safety plans and procedures in compliance with the organization’s EH&S Management System and Kenyan statutory requirements, while exercising functional HSE authority and oversight over all activities within the area of responsibility.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support implementing the requirements of GEBV E&P Environment Health & safety policies and procedures in compliance with the organization’s Health Safety & Environment Management System, national regulations and International Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) Safety Rules in field operations.
• Provide technical advice and support in relation to the development, implementation and monitoring of EH&S plans and procedures.
• Assist Field Operations team to implement accident-prevention and environmental impact activities on site.
• Advise on compliance matters with Gulf Energy’s policies and local regulatory EH&S requirements as well as good industry practice. Carry out monitoring, inspection, reporting and resolution of audit issues.
• Implement risk management procedures in respective operations, monitor Permit to Work, Job Safety Analysis and maintain risk registers.
• Conduct incident investigations and develop corrective action plans.
• Actively monitor, audit and maintain reports on HSE activities and performance indicators for both GEBV E&P and contractor operations.
• Provide functional HSE skills coaching through training and mentoring e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, use of PPEs and occupational diseases.
• Implement Gulf Energy’s HSE operational assurance processes and inspections.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports.
• Assist in the development, evaluation, review and upgrading of Gulf Energy’s safety programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in safety /environmental sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent
• At least 5 years of HSE experience in the extractives industry, preferably in onshore oil and gas exploration.
• Implementation of Health Safety and Environmental requirements in active large field operations such as upstream oil and gas operations will have added advantage.
• Fluency in English. Working knowledge of Swahili an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO safety, quality and environmental standards
• Firefighting & HSE basic courses (preferred)
• Auditing and Root Cause investigation technique
• Project management
• Quality control and assurance.
• Certified risk assessor, would be an advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• High level of flexibility and adaptability
• Effective planning, target setting, and performance tracking
• Sound decision-making with a results-oriented approach
• Entrepreneurial mindset with initiative and drive for innovation
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across functions
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Active listening skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills