HSE Engineer

ElsewedyElectric; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ElsewedyElectric is seeking an experienced HSE professional in the UAE to implement and monitor health, safety and environment policies across project sites. You will ensure compliance with UAE regulations, conduct risk assessments and safety audits, and lead toolbox talks and training.

The role requires 5–8 years in construction or infrastructure HSE, NEBOSH IGC or equivalent, and strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of HSE experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of UAE HSE legislation, local authority requirements, and client standards.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent qualification preferred or required depending on project.
• Experience with risk assessment, incident investigation, PTW systems, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE policies and plans across project sites.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations and client requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments.
• Prepare risk assessments, JSAs, and method statements.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with PTW systems and safe practices.
• Develop emergency plans and conduct safety training and toolbox talks.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses, identify root causes and actions.
• Maintain HSE reports, records, and safety statistics.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve HSE issues and improvements.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Permit to Work

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HSE or related field

Job description

Job description

• Implement and monitor Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and plans across project sites.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations, client requirements, and applicable international safety standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and unsafe practices.
• Prepare, review, and implement Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and Method Statements.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with approved HSE procedures, Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, and safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific HSE requirements for electrical construction, substations, overhead transmission lines, and underground cable works, as applicable.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including working at height, lifting operations, excavation, confined space entry, and electrical work.
• Ensure proper implementation of electrical safety procedures, including isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and protection against electrical hazards.
• Conduct HSE induction, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness sessions for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and maintain HSE reports, inspection records, incident reports, and safety statistics.
• Monitor compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and ensure the availability and proper use of safety equipment.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve HSE-related issues.
• Monitor subcontractors' HSE performance and ensure compliance with project safety requirements.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and participate in emergency drills.
• Ensure proper management of hazardous materials, waste disposal, environmental protection, and pollution prevention.
• Monitor occupational health and welfare conditions, including housekeeping, sanitation, heat stress prevention, and site welfare facilities.
• Follow up on HSE observations, non-conformities, and corrective actions to ensure timely closure.
• Participate in client HSE meetings, internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain HSE documentation and ensure records are available for client reviews and project audits.
• Stop unsafe work where an imminent risk is identified and report significant safety concerns to project management.
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of the project HSE Management System.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline, as required by the client and applicable regulations.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant HSE experience in construction or infrastructure projects.

• Experience in power transmission, substations, overhead transmission lines, underground cables, or other electrical infrastructure projects is preferred.

  
  
• NEBOSH IGC or an equivalent recognized HSE qualification is required or preferred, depending on project and client requirements.
• Knowledge of UAE HSE legislation, local authority requirements, and client-specific HSE standards.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, Permit-to-Work systems, and emergency response procedures.
• Experience conducting site inspections, safety audits, toolbox talks, and HSE training.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project management teams.
• UAE/GCC construction project experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, reporting, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently at project sites and manage multiple HSE priorities.