HSE Officer

Job Overview

As the HSE Officer (Technical Level Safety Officer role) at Gilbarco Veeder-Root Thailand, you will provide frontline HSE support in a high-risk retail fuel environment. This role demands technical expertise in fuel retail operations, focusing on enhancing safety practices, compliance with Thai OSH and DOEB regulations, and culture among field teams within the Gilbarco Veeder-Root business in Thailand. You will drive operational excellence by reviewing technical documentation, conducting field activities, and fostering industry-leading standards to support our reputation in the sector, while collaborating closely with the regional EHS Team. The role requires fluency in both Thai and English to effectively communicate and support local operations.

Responsibilities

• Support and grow Gilbarco Veeder-Root's reputation as an industry leader in HSE by engaging with Thai national bodies such as the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW) and the Department of Energy Business (DOEB), and advocating for best practices in retail fuel operations in accordance with Thai regulations.
• Represent the company in external HSE forums, contributing to industry standards and initiatives specific to high-risk fuel retail environments in Thailand.
• Provide and maintain technical reviews of all HIRAC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control) documentation, including associated work permits, related to work conducted on service station forecourts, ensuring they align with Thai regulatory requirements (including the OSHE Act and DOEB regulations) and best practices in the retail fuel sector.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with HSE regulations relevant to fuel dispensing, storage, and maintenance activities, including Thai OSH laws, fire safety standards, and Department of Energy Business (DOEB) requirements for petroleum retail.
• Support the development of a strong and proactive HSE culture among frontline Service Technician teams through coaching, mentoring, and on-site guidance, leveraging bilingual (Thai/English) communication skills.
• Promote awareness and adoption of HSE policies and procedures at the operational level in compliance with Thai workplace standards.
• Promote and support the development and effective functioning of Safety Committees in accordance with Thai OSH regulations (required for workplaces with 50 or more employees).
• Support the development and implementation of fit-for-purpose HSE management systems and tools tailored to the Gilbarco Veeder-Root business and compliant with Thai regulations, focusing on high-risk activities in retail fuel sites.
• Collaborate with the broader HSE team and the regional EHS Team to integrate frontline insights into system improvements.
• Coach and support the business in ensuring timely, accurate and effective reporting of all HSE events including incidents (per DLPW requirements where applicable) and positive observations (AC4P or equivalent).
• Conduct in-field audits and inspections of service station operations to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective actions in line with the audit schedule and Thai regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliant audit and inspection toolkits aligned with Thai OSH and DOEB standards, continually improving the toolkits through monitoring industry, regulatory and business trends.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance by identifying opportunities in field operations and leading initiatives to enhance safety in retail fuel settings in Thailand.
• Partner with operational teams to implement innovative HSE solutions specific to fuel retail challenges in the Thai market.

Required Skills / Qualifications / Certifications / Tech Stack

Essential

• Extensive hands-on experience in the retail fuel sector, preferably within service and maintenance role, with a deep understanding of the demands and technical requirements of frontline roles.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical HSE or related roles within high-risk environments, with exposure to fuel station operations.
• Deep technical knowledge of HSE practices in retail fuel operations, including hazard identification in forecourt activities per Thai standards (flammable liquids, fire/explosion risks, electrical, etc.).
• Training and qualifications in high-risk work activities, including Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, Electrical Safety, Hazardous Materials Handling, and Thai-specific requirements such as fire safety and chemical handling.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills (fluent in Thai and English, both spoken and written) to build HSE culture and collaborate with stakeholders, including the regional EHS Team.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, HIRAC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control) development, and auditing.
• Extensive experience in retail fuel operations.
• Risk recognition, control application.
• Technical understanding of Field work.
• Risk Management experience.
• Fluent proficiency in Thai and English (spoken and written) to effectively engage with local workforce and regional EHS Team.

Preferable

• Technical Level Safety Officer certification (or equivalent training and registration with the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare - DLPW) as per Thai regulations; if not held, commitment to achieve within the first year of employment.
• Professional certifications such as Advanced Technical Level or Professional Level Safety Officer (Thai), NEBOSH International General Certificate, or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor; if not held, commitment to achieve within the first year of employment.
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) system training and authorization, or equivalent high-risk work permitting qualifications relevant to fuel operations.
• Trade Qualification.
• Diploma.