Defence Field Test & Safety Specialist

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visa

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance

Job summary

EDGE, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, seeks a safety-focused professional to coordinate field testing activities for defence equipment and ensure strict safety and regulatory compliance across testing sites in Abu Dhabi. You will develop safety plans, conduct risk assessments, and lead incident investigations to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or safety-related field, 5+ years in field testing or related tasks, and recognised safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Military Science, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in defence, aerospace, military, manufacturing, or industrial safety.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and defence safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and organise field testing schedules for defence equipment and systems.
• Develop and implement safety plans, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation measures for testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with defence safety regulations, military standards, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Conduct pre-test safety briefings and ensure all personnel understand operational procedures and emergency protocols.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, logistics, and military stakeholders to prepare test sites and required resources.
• Inspect testing locations, equipment, vehicles, and support facilities to verify operational readiness.
• Monitor field testing operations to ensure adherence to approved safety procedures.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports with corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain documentation including test plans, safety records, permits, inspection reports, and regulatory compliance records.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures during field trials and testing exercises.
• Ensure proper handling, transportation, and storage of hazardous materials, explosives, ammunition, or classified equipment where applicable.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, military customers, and internal departments regarding testing and safety matters.
• Support certification, qualification, and acceptance testing of defence products.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, safety performance, and operational procedures.
• Conduct periodic safety audits and inspections of testing facilities and equipment.
• Provide safety training and awareness programmes for employees and contractors participating in field activities.

Skills

Field testing

Safety planning

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Engineering degree

Occupational Health & Safety

Military safety awareness

Job description

EDGE, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, seeks a safety-focused professional to coordinate field testing activities for defence equipment and ensure strict safety and regulatory compliance across testing sites in Abu Dhabi. You will develop safety plans, conduct risk assessments, and lead incident investigations to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or safety-related field, 5+ years in field testing or related tasks, and recognised safety