Join CrossBoundary as our HSEC Officer and champion safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance, ensuring every project meets the highest sustainability and ethical standards. 

HSEC Officer (Health, Safety, Environment & Communities) 
CrossBoundary Energy 

About CrossBoundary

CrossBoundary Energy develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses, providing cheaper and cleaner power through long-term agreements. With a growing portfolio across Africa, CBE partners with leading industrial clients to deliver sustainable energy solutions in underserved markets.  

As a member of the CrossBoundary Group, founded in 2011, CrossBoundary Energy is dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. Learn more at www.crossboundaryenergy.com 

Why join us?

The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging and exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com. 

What you’ll do 

CrossBoundary Energy is recruiting a Health, Safety, Environment, and Communities (HSEC) Officer to support a Project in Sierra Leone. This role combines HSE oversight and community engagement, ensuring that project activities are delivered in line with international ESG standards, while maintaining strong relationships with local communities and stakeholders. The HSEC Officer will play a key role in ensuring compliance, managing ESG risks, and supporting permitting and due diligence processes. Your primary responsibilities would be: 

1. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management:

• Implement and enforce the project HSE Plan in line with company and client requirements 
• Conduct daily site inspections to identify unsafe acts/conditions and ensure corrective actions 
• Review and verify Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) before work starts 
• Ensure compliance with Permit-to-Work systems (e.g., Heavy lifting, WAH, LOTO, confined space) 
• Monitor proper use of PPE and enforce site safety rules 
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings 
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; ensure root cause analysis and close-out 
• Support emergency preparedness and response (drills, fire safety, first aid) 
• Promote a positive safety culture and worker participation 
• Monitor implementation of mitigation measures in line with ESMP/ESIA requirements 
• Report incidents, near misses, and escalate key risks to management 

2. ESG Due Diligence & Compliance:

• Support KYBP / integrity checks, contractor screening, and ESG due diligence processes 
• Apply international standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards) through CBE’s ESMS 
• Identify ESG risks and support mitigation planning 
• Contribute to ESG reporting (internal and investor reporting) 
• Support permitting processes, including environmental and regulatory approvals 

3. Community Engagement & Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, authorities, and stakeholders 
• Implement the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) 
• Support and manage implementation of External Grievance Mechanism 
• Record, track, and resolve community grievances in a timely manner 
• Communicate project activities, timelines, and potential impacts (e.g., noise, traffic) 
• Support community awareness and training for contractors on appropriate conduct 

4. Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of: 
• HSE performance (inspections, incidents, training, audits etc.) 
• Community engagement activities 
• Grievance logs 
• Prepare weekly/monthly ESG and community reports 
• Support data collection for ESG and investor reporting. 
• Track and follow up on corrective and preventive actions to closure 
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of permits, RAMS, and compliance records 

Who you are

• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets 
• Takes on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervision 
• Willingness to work, travel, and live in challenging environments and manage multiple stakeholders 
• High tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing context 
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues in stressful environments 
• Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences 
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Social Sciences, or related field 
• 5-7+ years of experience in HSE, ESG, or community engagement roles (preferably in mining, energy, or infrastructure projects) 

Location

Candidates will join our team in Sierra Leone. This role may involve travel.  

Interested in applying?

Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we'rebuilding, we want to hear from you! 

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process , please send a request to  [email protected]