Field HSE Specialist – Power Plant Assurance

About the role

As a Field HSE Specialist you will provide hands‑on health, safety and environment assurance for the 283 MW SOGEPE gas power plant in Ivory Coast. You will be the visible HSE leader on site, ensuring high‑risk activities are controlled in real time and that operations meet Aggreko standards, client expectations and local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a daily on‑site presence to monitor high‑risk activities such as gas work, high‑voltage (HV) systems, lifting operations and contractor tasks.
• Verify Permit to Work (PTW) controls before and during execution and stop unsafe work when necessary.
• Provide HSE oversight for ATEX/explosive atmospheres and HV systems, ensuring only competent and authorised personnel perform tasks.
• Oversee contractor HSE performance, including inductions, supervision and compliance with Aggreko and client safety standards.
• Conduct real‑time verification of lifting, electrical and HV work, and support safe maintenance of gas‑powered assets.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and embed learnings on site.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and QHSE inductions for all new starters.
• Perform HSE audits, inspections and ensure timely close‑out of corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspection, testing and certification of safety‑critical equipment such as lifting gear, fire systems and alarms.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience in HSE field assurance for gas‑powered or high‑voltage industrial sites.
• Proven ability to manage Permit to Work processes and contractor interfaces.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and delivering safety training.
• Strong knowledge of ATEX/explosive atmosphere requirements and HV system safety.

Required skills

• ATEX / explosive atmosphere compliance
• High Voltage (HV) systems safety
• Lifting operations and equipment inspection
• Permit to Work (PTW) procedures
• Incident investigation techniques
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Safety audits and inspections
• Inspection and testing of safety‑critical equipment