Sr. HSE Engineer

Hill International, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction management is seeking an HSSE Manager to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance on major projects. The role involves monitoring HSSE systems, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in health and safety, strong engineering knowledge, and relevant qualifications. This position offers an opportunity to lead HSSE initiatives and promote a safety culture across the project.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in health and safety.
• At least 3 years as an Engineer with an EHS-related master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Monitor HSSE Management System compliance.
• Conduct audits and assess HSSE performance.
• Develop and communicate HSSE KPIs.

Skills

English

Technical Knowledge

Education

EHS-related master's degree

EHS-related bachelor's degree

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients undertaking major construction projects worldwide. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

1. Monitor the implementation of the HSSE Management System for the Project, ensuring compliance with Client Requirements, Hill Policies, International Standards, and Industry best practices.
2. Conduct detailed audits periodically to assess compliance with HSSE systems, procedures, and activities.
3. Interact regularly with Contractors, Consultants, and other Stakeholders' HSSE Representatives to assess and report on site activities, HSSE issues, and performance trends.

HSSE Specific:

1. Assist in developing the project-wide HSSE strategy, including safety incentive plans to be implemented across the Project.
2. Ensure Contractors' HSSE programs and Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP) are in place, reviewed, and approved for conformance with policies and regulations.
3. Develop and communicate HSSE KPIs, and review them periodically to assess performance.
4. Implement HSSE programs to promote safety and environmental compliance, including waste management, inductions, training, and awareness campaigns.
5. Assist in developing reward schemes to promote safety culture and implement initiatives targeting high-risk activities.
6. Ensure review of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Work Plans by the LDC, ensuring no activity proceeds without approval.
7. Participate in establishing reporting programs, collecting reports, maintaining records, and conducting audits to verify record accuracy.
8. Oversee the management of HSSE data and reporting in the Monthly Project Report, including performance status and compliance.
9. Ensure timely reporting to authorities as per statutory requirements and permits.
10. Supervise scheduled inspections and audits, and issue HSSE notices such as HINs or SWNs.
11. Ensure Emergency and Incident Response Plans are in place, and First Aid Facilities are available.
12. Manage incident investigations and ensure effective incident management and reporting.
13. Coordinate HSSE forums, training, awareness campaigns, and safety alerts with various stakeholders.
14. Oversee HSSE management of project offices, including fire safety, drills, inspections, and first aid.
15. Manage HSSE logistics, security, traffic, and environmental monitoring activities.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

1. 15 years of experience in the health and safety field.
2. Strong technical/engineering knowledge.
3. Proficiency in English and MS Office.
4. Good understanding of local HSE regulations and procedures.
5. At least 3 years of relevant experience as an Engineer with an EHS-related master's degree, or
6. At least 4 years of relevant experience with an EHS-related bachelor's degree, or NEBOSH Diploma.
7. At least 5 years of relevant experience with a Post-Secondary EHS Qualification (NVQ level 4/5).
8. Practitioners should have OSHAD-OSHMS Practitioner A Grade or B, and lead auditor qualifications for ISO 14001, 18001, and 45001 standards.