Title:  Engineer, HSE

Location: Amman, Jordan

Job Type: Full-time

Hashtag: #LI-OS1

About Us:

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. 

Description:

We are looking for a talented Engineer, HSE to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development & implementation of HSE procedures and systems in line with ISO 45001,ISO 14001 and legal requirements.
• Supervise and review day-to-day site activities, ensuring safe work practices, effective risk controls, and compliance with approved HSE procedures.
• Conduct HSE audits, inspections, risk assessments, daily tours, weekly inspections, and audits, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are tracked and closed.
• Liaise with external authorities (Ministry of Labor, Civil Defense, regulators).
• Promote HSE awareness and participation through training, & toolbox talks,
• Support emergency preparedness and response, conduct emergency drills, and participate in incident/accident investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Perform industrial hygiene assessments (air sampling, noise monitoring, chemical exposure evaluations) and support implementation of the hierarchy of controls (engineering, administrative, PPE).
• Follow up on permit-to-work systems, contractor management, and site activities.
• Monitor life safety systems inspections and preventive maintenance (fire alarm and fire protection systems).
• Coordinate and follow up on third-party safety inspections (elevators, electrical systems, forklifts, pressure equipment).
• Manage PPE programs, including selection, procurement coordination, distribution, and effectiveness monitoring.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, health, and environmental procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Be available for extended hours and occasional weekend work as required.
• Perform data entry and maintenance in SAP or equivalent systems.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:

Experience:

• 0–3 years of relevant experience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Chemical Engineering).
• Ministry of Labor – OHS Accreditation.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical effort, be available for extended hours and occasional weekend work as required.

Language:

• Very good English (written and spoken).

Required Skills:

• AutoCAD
• Reporting & documentation
• Communication, coordination, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with SAP (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Quick learner with flexibility and adaptability.
• Active listening and strong motivation.

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