EHS Specialist — Environmental Health & Safety Leader

Hitachi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Systems LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional to develop, implement and maintain comprehensive EHS programs across the project lifecycle. The role focuses on improving HSE performance and fostering a strong safety culture while providing guidance and compliance support.

You will lead HSE planning, conduct drills, review risk assessments, and support audits and continuous improvement initiatives across Hitachi Energy's

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental Engineering, Electrical or Science with additional HSE qualification
• Professional certifications (e.g. NEBOSH IGC)
• Experience in a client-facing role is highly regarded
• Sound knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice is essential
• Communication, presentation and training development and delivery experience
• Experience engaging stakeholders from across disciplines in the HSE program
• Experience implementing ISO 14001 and 45001 certified organizations
• Ability to inspect and evaluate workplace environments for compliance with standards and regulations
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Team player and approachable

Responsibilities

• Advise project team on health and safety requirements and standards for site activities
• Maintain Project HSE Plan and update as required
• Maintain Project Emergency Preparedness Plan
• Conduct HSE drills (Fire/Environmental/Rescue)
• Assist Project Manager with HSE Meetings
• Conduct Life Saving Rules assessments
• Conduct routine HSE inspections of the project site
• Audit Hitachi Energy HSE Operating System
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Review Subcontractor HSE Plans
• Investigate all incidents and implement corrective actions
• Prepare and report HSE statistics hours/training/incidents
• Implement HSE Operating Systems in the project

Skills

HSE knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

PC skills

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree

NEBOSH IGC

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Hitachi Energy Systems LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional to develop, implement and maintain comprehensive EHS programs across the project lifecycle. The role focuses on improving HSE performance and fostering a strong safety culture while providing guidance and compliance support.

You will lead HSE planning, conduct drills, review risk assessments, and support audits and continuous improvement initiatives across Hitachi Energy's