Associate HSES Specialist - Field Safety

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott is seeking an Associate HSES Specialist - Field Safety in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on workplace safety, field inspections, incident prevention, emergency response, regulatory compliance, and safe operating practices across field operations.

You will help identify hazards, correct unsafe conditions, and ensure adherence to company HSES standards while supporting cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Approximately 3 years of HSES experience in industrial or energy settings recommended.
• Familiarity with local and international HSES regulations and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible HSE leadership to field personnel and reinforce safety standards.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify unsafe acts and conditions.
• Coach employees on safer methods and intervene when unsafe practices are found.
• Assist with incident investigations by gathering information and documenting findings.
• Monitor lifesaving and firefighting equipment, and support emergency response activities.
• Communicate safety updates, statistics, and critical notices to the workforce.
• Support Toolbox Talks and ensure safety messages are understood by workers.
• Ensure timely reporting of hazards and follow up on corrective actions.
• Observe crane and forklift operations and report deficiencies for action.

Skills

HSES field inspections

Health and safety compliance

Hazard identification

Unsafe act intervention

Unsafe condition reporting

Incident investigation support

Emergency response

Lifesaving equipment monitoring

Crane safety monitoring

Forklift safety monitoring

Safety coaching

Toolbox Talk support

HSES communications

Regulatory compliance

Field safety leadership

Safety performance reporting

Education

Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Associate HSES Specialist - Field Safety
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services
• Experience: 3 years
• Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Associate HSES Specialist - Field Safety in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy hiring opportunity focused on workplace safety, field inspections, incident prevention, emergency response, regulatory compliance, and safe operating practices. The role supports the implementation of Health, Safety, Environment and Security programs across operational areas while helping field teams identify hazards, correct unsafe conditions, and maintain compliance with company standards and applicable HSES regulations.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services
• Salary: 10000-15000
• Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Associate HSES Specialist works alongside HSES Specialists and Supervisors to strengthen day-to-day safety performance across field operations. The position combines routine workplace inspections, workforce coaching, equipment observations, incident support, emergency preparedness, and communication of critical safety information. By maintaining a visible presence in operational areas, the specialist helps prevent unsafe behavior and hazardous conditions before they develop into incidents. The role also supports consistent application of HSES requirements across personnel, equipment, workgroups, and site activities, contributing directly to workforce protection and reliable project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible HSE leadership to field personnel and reinforce expected standards of safe behavior.
• Apply current HSES policies, procedures, operating requirements, and relevant regulatory standards during daily activities.
• Help ensure company HSE policies and procedures are consistently implemented and understood by employees.
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas to identify unsafe acts, hazardous conditions, and operational deficiencies.
• Correct immediate safety concerns where practical and elevate unresolved hazards to the appropriate line management.
• Observe workgroups during operational activities and intervene when unsafe practices are identified.
• Coach employees on safer methods of performing assigned tasks and reinforce positive HSES behavior.
• Keep supervisors informed of recurring unsafe acts, significant hazards, and areas requiring corrective action.
• Support incident investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and assisting with report preparation.
• Monitor the maintenance, availability, and inspection status of lifesaving and firefighting equipment.
• Support emergency response activities and assist with medical evacuation procedures when required.
• Ensure important HSES communications, performance updates, statistics, alerts, and critical notices reach employees.
• Maintain safety information on HSES notice boards and reinforce key messages during HSES meetings.
• Observe the operating condition of cranes, forklifts, and other plant or mobile equipment and report deficiencies to relevant supervisors.
• Assist supervisors during Toolbox Talks and help ensure safety messages are understood by participating personnel.
• Maintain awareness of changing site conditions and raise concerns that could affect worker safety or operational control.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of field safety practices by sharing observations and supporting corrective actions.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline, or possess an equivalent combination of education and practical experience. The role requires approximately 3 years of relevant HSES experience, preferably gained in an industrial, engineering, construction, offshore, fabrication, or energy-related operating environment. Applicants should maintain the core technical competencies associated with the HSES function and understand practical hazard identification, field inspection, incident reporting, emergency response, and workplace safety requirements. Strong written and verbal communication skills are important because the position involves regular interaction with field personnel, supervisors, contractors, and operational teams. Candidates should also be familiar with applicable local and international HSES laws, codes, regulations, standards, and accepted industry practices.

Skills Set

• HSES field inspections
• Health and safety compliance
• Hazard identification
• Unsafe act intervention
• Unsafe condition reporting
• Workplace safety monitoring
• Incident investigation support
• Incident reporting
• Emergency response
• Medical evacuation support
• Firefighting equipment inspection
• Lifesaving equipment monitoring
• Toolbox Talk support
• Safety coaching
• Workforce safety engagement
• HSES communications
• Regulatory compliance
• Plant safety observation
• Crane safety monitoring
• Forklift safety monitoring
• Corrective action follow-up
• Risk awareness
• Field safety leadership
• HSES procedures
• Safety performance reporting

Why Join Us

This role provides valuable field-based experience within the Oil and Energy industry, where strong HSES capability is essential to safe and dependable project execution. Professionals can strengthen their practical knowledge of inspections, workforce intervention, emergency readiness, incident management, equipment safety, and international HSES standards while working alongside experienced specialists and supervisors. With continued investment in offshore infrastructure, conventional energy projects, and emerging energy transition developments, professionals who build strong operational safety expertise can pursue long-term progression into senior HSES, safety supervision, environmental health and safety, and project assurance roles.

About the Company

McDermott is a global engineering and construction organization with more than a century of experience delivering complex energy infrastructure. Its capabilities span subsea developments, offshore platforms, onshore facilities, fabrication, construction, and offshore wind infrastructure, supported by more than 30000 professionals working across 54 countries.