ESH Manager

Emerson; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology innovator is seeking a dedicated professional for an Environment Safety and Health (ESH) role in Dubai. The candidate will drive compliance, lead innovative ESH programs, and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety across complex engineered product environments. This includes implementing best practices, conducting audits, and fostering a positive safety culture. A Bachelor's degree, 10 years in ESH, and knowledge of ISO standards are essential. The company offers a supportive work culture with a focus on growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible benefits plans

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in an ESH role, preferably in Mechanical industries.
• Practical knowledge of ESH regulatory compliance and industry trends.
• Lead Auditor in ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.

Responsibilities

• Review ESH policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement of ESH programs.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and track ESH performance.

Skills

Knowledge of ESH regulatory compliance

Leadership in ISO audits

Collaboration across diverse teams

Innovation in safety programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Safety Science

Tools

Velocity

ENHESA compliance tools

ISO 14001 standards

ISO 45001 standards

Job description

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated professional with a passion for Environment Safety and Health (ESH) combined with a strong commitment to Sustainability. This position has primary responsibility to ensure World-Area level ESH activities & new initiatives for the MEA Flow controls business unit. We are looking for a professional who is ready to work in innovative and high growth business environment complex engineered products manufacturing environment and to implement the best-in-class process and programs to protect our people and environment. The role requires close collaboration with Sales Life Cycle Services ESH Global ESH MEA corporate ESH Management and local country ESH representatives.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Review Maintain and Develop policies and procedures to cultivate a strong culture of safety and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of ESH programs to mitigate risk prevent injuries and protect people property and the environment.
• Provide HSE expertise and take ownership for implementing tools standards and proven methods.
• Harmonize and standardize MEA processes and initiatives promoting collaboration within the HSE community and implementing proven techniques.
• Adopting Global and world area level strategies to the MEA FCV level ESH priorities.
• Drive innovative programs which brings Engineering solutions to all the hazards.
• Ensure ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Certification through timely audits and effective closure of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with leadership to embed ESH accountability and cultivate a positive safety culture.
• Ensure all new projects within the organization have acquired all required authorizations and permits.
• Provide continuous leadership in reducing the operating costs related to ESH for the facilities through energy conservation waste minimization and injury prevention etc.
• Track analyze and communicate ESH performance through a combination of leading and lagging indicators. Align the improvement priorities in line with the indicators.
• Serve as the MEA system administrator for all ESH tools such as Velocity and Environment Health Safety (ENHESA) regulatory compliance and risk management audit tools; understand assimilate and mentor key users.
• Own the development of ESH plans establish objectives and monitor progress using important metrics to ensure compliance and improve performance.
• Conduct inspections and audits and ensure timely communication of findings and corrective actions.
• Lead sustainability initiatives drive emission reduction strategies and foster green teams to achieve NetZero targets in line with Emerson targets.
• Green House Gas reduction initiatives and drive the programs.

Who you are

• Productive: You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing unpredictable situations.
• Balances Partners: You effectively align the interests of multiple diverse partners.
• Collaborates: You model collaboration across the organization.
• Cultivates Innovation: You find and champion the best creative ideas and actively move them into implementation.
• You model collaboration across the organization

For this role you will need:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Engineering / Safety Science / Occupational Health or related
• 10 years experience in ESH role preferably in the Mechanical industries.
• Practical knowledge of ESH regulatory compliance and industry trends.
• Lead Auditor in ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 (or previous 18001).

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Engineering Masters Degree or equivalent experience
• Professional certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or National Board Examination
• Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH).
• Experience in using technology devices training techniques related to ESH

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide medical insurance plans Employee Assistance Program tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities including face-to-face and virtual training mentorship and coaching project management and on-the-job training.

Required Experience:

Manager