HSE Engineer

Hill Intl.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International is looking for a qualified candidate for a role in HSE management in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful applicant should have at least 12 years of experience in the health, safety, and environmental field, along with relevant qualifications such as an HSE-related bachelor's or master's degree, or NEBOSH Diploma. Key responsibilities include implementing HSE procedures, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with local HSE regulations. ISO certifications and a strong technical background are preferred.

Qualifications

• 12 years experience in health, safety, and environmental field.
• Excellent understanding of UAE and Abu Dhabi HSE laws.
• Minimum relevant work experience as Engineer with HSE-related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing HSE Management System as per corporate requirements.
• Conduct proactive HSE Audits and Inspections.
• Monitor Contractor compliance with HSE requirements.

Skills

Technical / Engineering Knowledge

Proficiency in English

MS Office Proficiency

Understanding of local HSE regulations

Experience in Landscape and infrastructure projects

Education

HSE related master's degree

HSE related bachelor's degree or NEBOSH Diploma

Post-Secondary HSE Qualification (NVQ level 5 / 6)

Membership of a recognized international professional body (IOSH)

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 9001

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting management in implementing a project specific HSE Management System in accordance with Hill corporate and Client requirements.
• Assist management in developing project specific HSE procedures in accordance with the Hill Corporate HSE management system and related change management procedures.
• Supporting the implementation and embedding of positive HSE behaviours and leading safety cultures.
• Review comment and advise the Client on the suitability of the Contractors HSE Management Plan and related safe systems of work.
• Review and approve task specific MSRA / JSA / RAMS based on the requirements of each activity.
• Review and approved as required Permit to Work applications related supporting documentation for suitability.
• Conduct proactive HSE Audits and Inspections as necessary to verify the suitable and sufficient implementation of the Contractors HSE Management Plan.
• Supervise as required the operational readiness and performance of HSE Critical Systems and Equipment.
• Review and advise the Client of the suitability of the Contractors HSE induction training and competence management arrangements.
• Support the implementation of the Hill HSE training and competence arrangements including but not limited to HSE inductions risk awareness and management and environmental controls.
• Investigate and Report Incidents.
• 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.
• Investigate and Report Incidents Accidents and Near-misses to Management in accordance with Hill policies and procedures.
• Maintain their own knowledge and competence of current HSE practice industry developments and changes in legislation and internal corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HSE Director or line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:

• The proposed candidate shall have 12 years experience in the health safety and environmental field.
• Good Technical / Engineering Knowledge.
• English and MS Office Proficiency Experience.
• Excellent understanding of local HSE regulations and HSE procedures as per UAE and Abu Dhabi laws.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by HSE related masters degree; or
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by HSE related bachelors degree or NEBOSH Diploma.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by Post-Secondary HSE Qualification (NVQ level 5 / 6).
• Membership of a recognized internation professional body (IOSH etc.) at graduate level or above with a demonstrable CPD record for the past 12 months.
• A working knowledge of OSHAD- OSHMS Practitioner A Grade or B no longer required under ADOSH. ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and recognized auditor qualification with ISO 9001 as a desirable requirement.
• Experience in Landscape and infrastructure projects.