HSE Lead

Client of Pillars Consultancy - Recruitment Egypt

A leading organization is seeking an experienced HSE Lead to drive health, safety, and environmental excellence across its operations. The role offers the opportunity to lead compliance, implement best practices, and build a strong safety culture within a dynamic and growing environment. If you have a proven track record in HSE leadership, we welcome your application.

1. HSE Project Leadership
   • Lead HSE planning, implementation, and monitoring for assigned projects from initiation through close-out.
   • Develop HSE strategies incorporating digital and AI-based solutions.
2. Digital & AI-Driven HSE Management
   • Deploy AI/ML tools for predictive risk analysis, incident trend forecasting, and real-time safety monitoring.
   • Implement digital HSE platforms (e.g., mobile apps, digital permits-to-work, IoT sensors etc).
   • Integrate advanced data analytics to track leading indicators, unsafe behaviors, and compliance performance.
   • Collaborate with IT to ensure cybersecurity, data integrity, and system reliability of HSE software.
   • Manage HSE management system across the company (GEARS)
3. Risk Management
   • Lead advanced hazard identification and risk assessment processes using AI-supported tools.
   • Develop mitigation plans leveraging automation, remote monitoring, and digital workflows.
   • Ensure risk registers are actively updated and data-driven.
4. Incident & Non-Conformance Management
   • Ensure incident reporting, investigation, RCA, and corrective actions use digital tools and analytics.
   • Participate in major incident investigations and apply AI to identify systemic causes and trend patterns.
5. HSE Training, Competency & Digital Upskilling
   • Deliver HSE training using modern platforms (VR simulations, e-learning, digital onboarding).
   • Ensure all personnel complete project-specific onboarding, including digital tools training.
   • Promote technology adoption among contractors.
6. Stakeholder Engagement
   • Liaise with clients, contractors, regulators, and technology providers regarding HSE and digital compliance.
   • Lead HSE/IT integration meetings with stakeholders.
   • Develop HSE focused partnerships with technology vendors, universities, and industry groups.
7. Performance & Metrics
   • Define HSE KPIs, including leading indicators enhanced by AI analytics.
   • Maintain dashboards, automated reporting systems, and digital audit tools.
   • Drive continuous improvement through data insights and system-generated recommendations.
8. HSE Audits & Compliance
   • Lead audits using digital checklists, automated scoring, and remote audit tools.
   • Ensure compliance with corporate standards and local regulatory requirements.
   • Monitor contractor digital HSE performance and enforce improvement actions.
9. Emergency Response & Crisis Preparedness
   • Integrate digital alerting systems, automated muster tracking, and drone assessment tools when applicable.
   • Communicate emergency plans to all personnel and nearby communities using modern digital channels.
10. Innovation & Development
    • Keep abreast of new HSE technologies, AI systems, software, and industry standards.
    • Pilot new technologies (wearables, sensors, computer vision, etc.) to enhance project safety.
    • Contribute to the development of future-ready HSE project management frameworks.

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership & Teamwork Ability to guide multidisciplinary teams in a digital HSE environment.
• Technical Communication Ability to translate technical AI/IT concepts into practical HSE solutions.
• Creativity & Innovation Ability to conceptualize and implement digital solutions.
• Planning & Organization Strong project planning and process management skills.
• Analytical Thinking Ability to interpret complex data and automate insights.
• Interpersonal Skills Able to influence diverse stakeholders and drive technology adoption.

Some key projects:

• AI driving solution roll out
• Centralized JMC
• Implement HSE reporting dashboards
• HSE apps (health etc)
• Implement AI/ML in trend analysis
• Digital e-PTW
• AI CCTV monitoring
• E-learning
• Crisis management portals
• Manage GEARS