Corporate HSE Advisor - Japan

Comaea Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 270,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a skilled Corporate HSE Advisor for a global engineering company. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in Health Safety Security and Environmental (HSSE) management. Responsibilities include providing expert HSE advice, supporting risk assessments, and mentoring trainees. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for international exposure. Experience in Japan is a plus but not mandatory.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Sponsorship for work visas

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in HSE roles with a strong background in HSE systems.
• Proven experience in conducting root-cause analysis and incident investigations.
• Experience managing HSE compliance and risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HSE advice to corporate and project teams.
• Support risk assessments and HSSE improvements during project phases.
• Conduct HSE audits and monitor compliance with industry regulations.

Skills

Expert HSE advice

Risk assessments

HSE audits

Conducting investigations

Mentoring HSE trainees

Education

Internationally recognized qualifications (NEBOSH, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)

Job description

Comaea Consulting is an Executive Search and Talent Advisory firm specializing in the Maritime Industrial and Technology sectors. With our offices in Singapore, the UK and India and full‑time consultants based in New Zealand, Stockholm and Beijing we support global hiring needs of our clients.

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a Leading Global Engineering Company.

Corporate HSE Advisor (Based in Japan)

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate HSE Advisor to support our global operations in the construction and engineering sectors. The ideal candidate will have 10‑15 years of relevant experience in Health Safety Security and Environmental (HSSE) management with a focus on HSE systems and procedures. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence and drive continuous improvements across various projects and business units internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert HSE advice to corporate and project teams.
• Support risk assessments, compliance guidance and HSSE improvements during project phases.
• Mentor and develop HSE trainees, enhancing team knowledge and skills.
• Conduct HSE audits and monitor compliance with industry regulations.
• Lead investigations on HSSE incidents and propose corrective actions.
• Foster HSSE culture through leadership and behavior‑based safety programs.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure HSSE standards are upheld across projects.
• Experience working in Japan is nice to have but not mandatory.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in HSE roles with a strong background in HSE systems, programs and personnel management.
• Internationally recognized qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Proven experience in conducting root‑cause analysis and incident investigations.
• Experience supporting corporate project teams and managing HSE compliance and risks.
• Experience working in Japan is nice to have but not mandatory.

Benefits

This role offers the chance to work with a leading engineering corporation with exposure to diverse projects and international operations. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and sponsorship for work visas.

Comaea Consulting

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