Senior HSE / SHE Officer

About us

PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai is a leading manufacturer of high-quality industrial adhesives, polymer emulsions, and specialty chemical products, serving a diverse range of industries including furniture, packaging, and automotive. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and environmental sustainability, we are committed to delivering exceptional products and services under our renowned brand, Lem Presto. Our team of dedicated professionals is the foundation of our success, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our growing organisation.

About the role

As the Senior HSE / SHE Officer at PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the company's health, safety, and environmental compliance across our manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the plant management and senior leadership team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive HSE policies, risk management strategies, and waste handling protocols. This is a full-time position based in our manufacturing facilities, with close alignment to our corporate compliance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining robust Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems in compliance with SMK3 (PP No. 50/2012), ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards.

• Conducting and regularly updating Hazard Identification Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRADC) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) specifically tailored for chemical processing, polymerisation, and raw material handling.

• Overseeing hazardous waste management (Limbah B3), ensuring safe storage, accurate logging via electronic systems (Festronik/SIRA), and proper disposal in strict compliance with environmental regulations.

• Monitoring and managing the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (IPAL) and factory stack emissions to ensure all parameters remain safely below government threshold limits.

• Leading accident and near-miss investigations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies, and establishing comprehensive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

• Supervising high-risk work activities through the Permit to Work (PTW) system, including confined space entries, hot work, and chemical reactor maintenance.

• Driving a proactive safety culture across the plant by organizing regular safety inductions, conducting specialized chemical hazard training, and leading daily toolbox meetings.

• Managing the procurement, distribution, and compliance tracking of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable for chemical manufacturing environments.

• Preparing and submitting periodic HSE and environmental compliance reports (such as UKL-UPL/RKL-RPL reports) to relevant government authorities and senior management.

About you

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety (K3), or a related technical field.

• At least 3-5 years of experience in an HSE or SHE role, with proven experience directly within the chemical manufacturing, adhesive, coating, or polymer industries.

• Holding an active certification as an Ahli K3 Umum (AK3U) from the Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker RI); additional certifications such as Manajer Pengelolaan Limbah B3 (MPLB3) or POPAL from BNSP are highly advantageous.

• Deep technical understanding of chemical safety guidelines, Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and emergency response protocols for chemical spills or fires.

• Strong leadership and analytical thinking with exceptional attention to detail, crisis management capabilities, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional plant teams and bridge technical safety requirements to factory operators.

• Proficient in Indonesian and English, both written and verbal.