Health and Safety Engineer

Stantec; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced health and safety engineer in Dubai to ensure the safety of sewerage network construction. You will be responsible for conducting risk assessments, overseeing emergency plans, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 10 years of experience in safety within construction networks. This role offers a chance to impact worker and environmental safety significantly.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in safety of networks construction.
• Strong understanding of health and safety laws and regulations.
• Experience in safety management for sewerage network construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for sewer network construction project.
• Review risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee emergency response plans for incidents.
• Coordinate with authorities for emergency services.
• Coordinate with authorities for emergency services when needed.
• Ensure compliance with DM and RTA safety standards.
• Prepare and manage traffic diversions schemes at work zones.

Skills

Risk assessment

Knowledge of safety standards

Emergency response planning

Traffic management

Coordination with authorities

Safety standards DM/RTA

Traffic diversions

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

10 years safety experience in networks construction

Job description

A health and safety engineer in the construction of sewerage network project is responsible for ensuring the safety of workers, equipment, and the environment during the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sewerage systems.

Some of the duties and responsibilities of this engineer are:

• Conduct thorough risk assessments for the sewer network construction project, considering potential hazards related to the environment, equipment, materials, and work processes.
• Review the risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential accidents and health risks.
• Review plans and specifications for sewer/stormwater networks and identify potential hazards and risks.
• Oversee emergency response plans in case of incidents such as chemical spills, equipment failures, or accidents.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities for emergency services when needed.
• Good knowledge of all safety and engineering standards mentioned in DM and RTA manuals.
• Good knowledge in preparing and managing traffic diversions schemes
  at work zones.

He must have the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, preferably in civil, environmental, or health and safety engineering with ten (10) years of experience in the field of safety of networks construction.
• A strong understanding of health and safety laws, regulations, and standards

Safety Engineer • Dubai, United Arab Emirates