The family-owned company SCHMIDT, founded in 1948, is one of the leading logistics service providers in the bulk goods sector and today operates with over 3,500 employees at 49 locations worldwide. More than 1,000 trucks, around 6,500 bulk containers and almost 1,300 storage silos are part of the SCHMIDT Group’s equipment. Whether consulting, planning, construction or operation of logistics centers, whether storage, transport or handling – SCHMIDT offers, with its many years of know-how, the professional all-round service from a single source that is expected today from a good logistics expert.

If you are interested in contributing to the success of an internationally active family business, then you have come to the right place.

For our branch in Atyrau we are looking for HSE Manager

Main Tasks

• Develop and implement the Project HSE Plan and ensure compliance with local regulations and ISO 45001/14001 standards
• Lead safety inductions, Toolbox Talks, and awareness campaigns to promote a zero-incident culture
• Conduct regular audits and site inspections; manage Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Investigate incidents and near misses using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and define Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Coordinate environmental control measures including waste management, emissions, and spill prevention
• Monitor and report HSE KPIs to project management and client representatives
• Liaise with local authorities and ensure regulatory compliance at all times
• Lead emergency preparedness planning and response procedures on site

Requirements

• Degree in HSE, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of HSE experience on construction or industrial sites, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• NEBOSH, OSHA, or equivalent certification required
• Strong knowledge of construction HSE practices, preferably within CIS / Central Asia region
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive a strong safety culture
• Strong experience in audits, inspections, and incident investigation
• Fluent English (mandatory)
• Russian and/or Kazakh (highly preferred)