Health Safety Environment Officer

Parisima Talent; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parisima Talent seeks an experienced HSE Officer to drive Health, Safety & Environment programs across UAE facilities and sites. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, proactive safety culture, and ESG initiatives.

Required: Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years total experience with 3+ in HSE, strong risk assessment, investigations, audits, and emergency planning. English fluency, UAE driving license; travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OHS, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years total work experience; minimum 3 years in HSE.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and compliance management.
• Experience preparing emergency response plans and conducting drills.
• Excellent English communication skills; UAE driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE management plans across facilities and projects.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and workplace assessments.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations and company policies.
• Maintain legal compliance registers and monitor regulatory requirements.
• Perform risk assessments and environmental impact assessments.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and drill programs.
• Track HSE KPIs and prepare periodic reports for management.
• Support HSE training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Conduct internal HSE audits and participate in management reviews.
• Support environmental sustainability and ESG initiatives.
• Provide HSE guidance to project teams and business leaders across the region.
• Coordinate with Facility Management, Security, and other stakeholders on HSE matters.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Audits

Regulatory compliance

Emergency planning

MS Office

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office

Audit software

ISO 45001 knowledge

Job description

Join a global technology leader and help drive a strong Health, Safety & Environment culture across our operations.

We are looking for an experienced HSE Officer to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) programs across our facilities and project sites in the UAE. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance, promoting a proactive safety culture, and supporting environmental and ESG initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE management plans across facilities and projects.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and workplace assessments.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations and company policies.
• Maintain legal compliance registers and monitor regulatory requirements.
• Perform risk assessments and environmental impact assessments.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and drill programs.
• Track HSE KPIs and prepare periodic reports for management.
• Support HSE training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Conduct internal HSE audits and participate in management reviews.
• Support environmental sustainability and ESG initiatives.
• Provide HSE guidance to project teams and business leaders across the region.
• Coordinate with Facility Management, Security, and other stakeholders on HSE matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of total work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of HSE experience.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and compliance management.
• Experience preparing emergency response plans and conducting drills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid UAE Driving License.
• Ability to travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.
• First Aid and/or Fire Warden certification.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Knowledge of ESG and environmental management initiatives.
• Arabic or French language skills are an advantage.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture.
• Strong problem-solving and incident investigation capabilities.