HSE Engineer

El Sewedy Electric Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

El Sewedy Power UAE Business Group is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental policies across project sites in the UAE. The role requires ensuring compliance with UAE HSE regulations, client requirements, and international standards, plus leading risk assessments, JSAs, and method statements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in OHS or related field, 5–8 years of HSE experience in construction, NEBOSH IGC, and strong

Qualifications

• Implement and monitor HSE policies across project sites.
• Ensure UAE HSE regulatory compliance and client requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments.
• Prepare risk assessments, JSA, and method statements.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain HSE reports and records.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients on HSE.
• Ensure proper PPE management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with PTW and safe work practices.
• Coordinate emergency response plans and drills.
• Drive continual improvement of HSE Management System.
• Lead HSE inductions and toolbox talks.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in OHS

NEBOSH IGC

ISO 45001/ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

Job Number

26000225

Job Description

HSE Engineer - (Job Number: 26000225)

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Primary Location

United Arab Emirates/Abu Dhabi//Head Office/Guardian Towers - Power UAE

Job Posting

Oct 25, 2026, 11:35:12 AM

Main Function : HSE Company Name : El Sewedy Power UAE Business Group