Health and Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in construction management is seeking a Health and Safety Engineer for a sewerage network project. The role involves conducting risk assessments, overseeing safety compliance, and implementing emergency response strategies. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least ten years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in safety of networks construction.
• Strong understanding of health and safety laws, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough risk assessments for the sewer network construction project.
• Review risk mitigation strategies and emergency response plans.
• Coordinate with authorities for emergency services.

Skills

Risk assessment

Emergency response planning

Knowledge of safety standards

Traffic management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or health and safety engineering

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 bachelors 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