Director - Midstream Safety AT

EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Safety Leader to drive the strategic safety agenda across all sites. You will oversee policy development, risk management, and compliance with UAE MoHRE guidelines, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

You will lead a team, coordinate safety projects, conduct audits, and foster a value-driven safety culture through strong leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, such as Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Safety, or related disciplines) or other technical or scientific fields with coursework in safety principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• 15+ years of safety experience in an industrial environment.
• 5+ years of experience in a Safety Management leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE safety regulations, including MoHRE guidelines, and familiarity with applicable local licenses or permits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee implementation of safety policies, systems, and controls across all EGA safety departments.
• Guide roles and responsibilities related to safety for EGA Management.
• Ensure safety system audits, updates, and compliance with legislative changes.
• Plan, lead, and coordinate safety-related projects across all EGA sites.
• Conduct safety meetings and inspections to evaluate performance and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and conduct safety and compliance audits.
• Provide guidance to site safety management and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Risk Management

Admin Policies

Budgeting Tools

Project Controls

Strategic Thinking

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Time Management

Communication

Facilitation

Presentation

Time Reporting Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Strategic Contribution

Ensures effective cascading of the functional strategy into department business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.

Supports the departmental objectives by ensuring smooth and timely achievement of targets as per the agreed KPIs.

People Management

Manages the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the department by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff to maximize departmental performance.

Leads talent development initiatives for the assigned department, collaborating with technical and discipline experts to ensure the availability of talent that meets business requirements.

Acts as a role model and drives adherence to organizational values and ethics to foster a value‑driven culture within the organization.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Manages the preparation of the department budget and monitors financial performance against the approved budget while ensuring all departmental activities are conducted in line with established guidelines.

Policies, Systems, Processes, and Procedures

Manages and ensures the effective implementation of department policies, procedures, and controls covering all areas of departmental activities to meet procedural and legislative requirements while delivering quality and cost‑effective services.

Day‑to‑Day Operations Management

Supports EGA Management in developing and overseeing the implementation of policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls across all EGA Safety departments.

Supports and guides EGA Management on roles and responsibilities related to safety.

Ensures the implementation, updating, review, and auditing of EGA safety systems in accordance with EGA guidelines.

Monitors the effective implementation of Safety System procedures and updates them in line with legislative changes and EGA directives.

Plans, leads, and coordinates safety‑related projects across all EGA sites to support business improvement initiatives.

Conducts safety meetings and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow‑up assessments.

Plans, implements, and conducts safety and compliance audits.

Plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive safety programs across EGA.

Provides guidance to site safety management and ensures compliance with local regulations and safety requirements.

Stakeholder Management

Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders while upholding the highest standards of business ethics.

Continuous Improvement

Leads the identification and implementation of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices, considering global standards, productivity enhancement, and cost optimization.

Environment, Health and Safety

Ensures compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard employees, ensure legislative compliance, and promote environmental responsibility.

Reporting

Ensures all departmental reports are prepared accurately and submitted on time in accordance with EGA requirements, policies, and quality standards.

Authority and Decision Making

Acts within clearly defined policies, standards, and approved objectives.

Identifies critical factors that influence decision outcomes, evaluates available options accurately, establishes priorities, anticipates outcomes and understands logical consequences, navigates risk and uncertainty effectively, and applies sound quantitative analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, such as Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Safety, or related disciplines) or other technical or scientific fields with coursework in safety principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Experience

• 15+ years of safety experience in an industrial environment.
• 5+ years of experience in a Safety Management leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE safety regulations, including MoHRE guidelines, and familiarity with applicable local licenses or permits.

Skills

• Risk Assessment and Risk Management
• Knowledge of Administrative Policies and Procedures
• Familiarity with Project and Department Budgeting Processes and Tools
• Knowledge of Project Controls
• Conceptual Planning and Strategic Thinking
• Conflict Resolution and Problem‑Solving
• Leadership and Team Management
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities
• Strong Communication, Meeting Facilitation, and Presentation Skills
• Proficiency in Time Reporting Systems and Related Tools