HSE Engineer

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the Abu Dhabi region is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to coordinate safety practices across departments. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, proficiency in English and MS Office, and a robust understanding of local safety regulations. Responsibilities include implementing HSE systems, reviewing safety applications, conducting audits, and developing documentation to enhance safety compliance. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in health and safety.
• Local HSE regulations expertise as per Abu Dhabi laws.
• Minimum 3 years as Engineer with EHS Master's degree or 4 years with Bachelor's or NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with departments for business requirements in space utilization.
• Assist in implementing HSE Management System.
• Review 'Permit to Work' applications, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments.

Skills

Technical/Engineering Knowledge

English proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Understanding of local HSE regulations

Education

Master's degree in EHS

Bachelor's degree in EHS

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.

Skills

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.