HSE Engineer

Excel Industry Co LLC; Ajman; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Industry Co LLC is seeking an experienced HSE professional to lead risk assessments, develop policies, and manage ISO 45001/14001 compliant systems at our Ajman site.

The ideal candidate holds NEBOSH/IOSH, a Bachelor's or Diploma in OHS, 5+ years in heavy industry, and a UAE driving license. You will conduct audits, incident investigations, and training to strengthen safety culture across Production and Safety teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• NEBOSH certification or equivalent; IOSH is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in manufacturing, steel fabrication, galvanizing or heavy industry.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and safety management systems is crucial.
• Strong incident investigation, reporting and communication skills.
• UAE driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive workplace risk assessments and implement mitigation.
• Develop and maintain HSE policies to ISO 45001/14001 and UAE regulations.
• Perform site inspections, safety audits, and PTW activities for compliance.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE laws, Civil Defense, and Free Zone rules.
• Investigate accidents and near misses; prepare reports and corrective actions.
• Monitor PPE use and safe work practices; enforce site safety requirements.
• Develop emergency plans, drills, and fire safety procedures.
• Deliver toolbox talks and HSE training to promote safety culture.
• Manage hazardous waste and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with Safety Officers and Production to close audit findings.
• Maintain HSE documentation and records.
• Support client audits and ADNOC-related inspections.
• Review practices and drive continuous safety improvements.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety audits

Safety management systems

Communication skills

UAE driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH

IOSH

Job description

• Conduct comprehensive workplace risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement proactive risk mitigation measures.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and management systems in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, UAE HSE regulations, and applicable industry standards.

• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, compliance checks, and permit-to-work (PTW) activities to ensure adherence to established safety procedures.

• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE legislation, Civil Defense requirements, and applicable Free Zone regulations.

• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses to identify root causes, prepare investigation reports, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Monitor and enforce the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe work practices, and compliance with site safety requirements.

• Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response plans, including fire safety, evacuation procedures, and emergency drills.

• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and HSE training programs to promote employee awareness and a strong safety culture.

• Monitor hazardous waste management, environmental protection measures, and compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

• Coordinate with Safety Officers, Production teams, and management to address HSE concerns, close audit findings, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, risk assessment registers, inspection checklists, incident records, training records, and other statutory documentation.

• Prepare and submit monthly HSE performance reports, including incident statistics, inspection findings, corrective action status, and safety performance indicators.

• Support client audits, external inspections, HSE prequalification requirements, and compliance assessments, including ADNOC requirements where applicable.

• Review existing safety practices and recommend continuous improvements to enhance workplace safety, environmental performance, and operational compliance.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or a related field.

• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent are highly sought after to validate expertise in health and safety.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant HSE experience in manufacturing, steel fabrication, galvanizing or heavy industry.

• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and safety management systems is crucial to effectively manage workplace hazards.

• Strong incident investigation, reporting and communication skills.

• UAE driving license preferred.