Environment, Health & Safety Lead Engineer

Schneider Electric - UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric invites an Environment Health & Safety Lead Engineer to oversee occupational hazards analyses, health and environmental risks, and to prescribe preventive measures. You will ensure compliance with local and international regulations and standards while advancing the company’s HSE program.

Responsibilities include developing training, conducting audits, leading root-cause analyses, and maintaining ISO 14001/45001 standards within Gulf Services operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field is required.
• NEBOSH IGC certificate is mandatory.
• Certified lead auditor ISO 45001 & ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture across Gulf Services Team.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and standards.
• Maintain and improve ISO 14001/45001 programs.
• Conduct site safety audits and report findings.

Skills

Safety leadership

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field

NEBOSH IGC certificate

Lead auditor ISO 45001 & ISO 14001

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for Environment Health amp Safety Lead Engineer to be accountable for conducting analyses of occupational hazards and health and environmental risks and prescribing the preventive or corrective measures equipment training and education necessary to ensure that the services team meets and or exceeds the requirements of local regulations standards and or laws and company policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Contribute in promote a strong safety culture among Gulf Services Team
• Develop and deliver safety training programs
• Promote safety awareness through communication campaigns
• Help defining and providing induction training for new hires partners and contractors
• Performs job hazard analysis to identify loss potential of our systems and processes
• Ensure compliance with Health amp Safety regulations and keep up to date with applicable local national regional and international regulations
• Continuously review and update local standards policies and practices to ensure they remain current aligned with company guidelines and fully compliant with applicable regulatory requirements
• Assist with maintaining of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 program requirements and certification
• Manage incident investigations ensuring thorough root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Maintain required records prepares reports and files as necessary to meet company and regulatory requirements
• Ensure involvement of safety team in tendering stage for all projects
• Carry out safety site audits on targeted population prepare audit reports highlighting findings corrective and preventive actions
• Ensure safety compliance from contractors and partners
• Follows safety KPI s safety strategy implementation safety audits safety trainings regularly and takes appropriate actions if needed

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in occupational safety Environmental Health Electrical Engineering or equivalent 6 10 years of progressive experience in safety roles ideally in field-services or electrical environments
• NEBOSH IGC certificate is a must minimum requirement
• Certified lead auditor ISO 45001 amp ISO 14001

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale services operations projects and regional programs
• Knowledge of UAE and Gulf regulatory frameworks related to HSE
• Proven track record of using KPI-driven approaches t

Professional Skills & Attributes

• Proactive and self-driven with ability to operate effectively in dynamic and fast paced environments
• Experience in change management project coordination and cross-functional collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to influence negotiate and foster a strong safety culture
• Effective decision-making skills with capability to prioritize competing safety needs

Rewards

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Company Values

We believe that our IMPACT values Inclusion Mastery Purpose Action Curiosity Teamwork starts with us IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions no matter what role you play It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient efficient and sustainable world.

About Schneider Electric

At Schneider Electric we re here for what matters most to you Discover more at our Career Page. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career When you are thinking about joining a new team culture matters At Schneider Electric our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We are looking for IMPACT Makers exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation electrification and digitization We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Additional Information

Bachelor s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.6 10 years of progressive experience in safety roles, ideally in field-services or electrical environments.NEBOSH IGC certificate is a must (minimum requirement).Certified lead auditor ISO 45001 & ISO 14001.Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.Proficiency in HSE management systems and tools.Strong competency in electrical safety, incident investigation, and risk assessment.Proactive and self-driven, with ability to operate effectively in dynamic and fast paced environments.Experience in change management, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and foster a strong safety culture.Effective decision-making skills, with capability to prioritize competing safety needs.Experience managing large-scale services operations projects and regional programs.Knowledge of UAE and Gulf regulatory frameworks related to HSE.Proven track record of using KPI-driven approaches t.