HSE Engineer

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced safety professional with over 12 years in the health and safety sector. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients to ensure compliance with safety regulations and conducting audits. Candidates must have a relevant educational background and strong technical skills. This role offers a pivotal opportunity to enhance safety culture in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in the health and safety field.
• Strong understanding of local HSE regulations as per Abu Dhabi laws.
• Experience with EHS Management Systems and audits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with client departments on space utilization.
• Assist management in enhancing safety culture.
• Conduct HSE audits and inspections.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Technical/Engineering knowledge

English proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

EHS related master's degree

EHS related bachelor's degree or NEBOSH Diploma

Post-Secondary EHS Qualification (NVQ level 4/5)

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Coordination with Client respective departments and subsidiaries to understand specific business requirements for space utilization and future space needs.
• Responsible for assisting the management in implementing an HSE Management System and enhancing safety culture among employees.
• Assist management in developing procedures complementing HSE Management System.
• Review and approve 'Permit to Work' applications, Method Statement and Risk Assessments in view of ensuring Safe Operations.
• Conduct HSE Audits and Inspections of facilities.
• Supervise Safety contractor to ensure performance and operational readiness of HSE Critical Systems and Equipment. Conduct Safety Induction and other training to employees and contractors. Investigate and Report Incidents.
• Develop HSE process and procedures and supervise the implementation.
• Monitor and control Contractor for compliance with contractual and client HSE requirements.
• Preparation of Various HSE reports and Ad hoc reporting as per the client requirement.
• Review the current HSE process and identify the areas of improvements.
• Investigate and Report Incidents, Accidents and Near-misses to Management.
• Conduct, Review Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments of High-Risk work activities like lifting, confined space works, excavation, hot works etc.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• The proposed candidate shall have 12 years 'experience in the health and safety field.
• Good Technical/Engineering Knowledge.
• English and MS Office Proficiency Experience.
• Excellent understanding of local HSE regulations and HSE procedures as per Abu Dhabi laws.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by EHS related masters degree; or
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by EHS related bachelors degree; or NEBOSH Diploma
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by Post-Secondary EHS Qualification (, NVQ level 4/5)
• In addition to the above qualifications, Practitioners shall be OSHAD- OSHMS Practitioner A Grade or B and lead auditor qualification 14001, 18001 & 45001 etc.