HSE Engineer (OCU & WWTP)

Emarat Aloula Contracting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Emarat Aloula Contracting Co LLC seeks an experienced HSE Engineer to support the Odour Control Units project at Mafraq WWTP, overseeing day-to-day HSE across construction, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance, ensuring compliance with UAE and Abu Dhabi regulations.

You will conduct site inspections, audits, RAMS reviews, PTW and LOTO control, lead inductions and incident investigations, and drive a proactive safety culture with contractors and staff on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably with significant UAE/GCC experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in WWTP, STP, WTP, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, industrial/process plants or similar projects.
• Previous experience in Odour Control Units (OCU), WWTP, STP or similar wastewater infrastructure is highly preferred.
• Experience working within live/operational plants or utility facilities is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of construction, installation, testing and commissioning HSE requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi HSE legislation, Codes of Practice and Client HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Project HSE Plan, Company HSE procedures, Client requirements and UAE Abu Dhabi HSE regulations.
• Conduct daily site inspections, HSE audits and safety observations and ensure timely closure of unsafe acts and corrective actions.
• Review and support RAMS, JHA and other HSE documentation.
• Ensure PTW system compliance; monitor high-risk activities (confined-space, hot work, excavation, lifting, work at height, LOTO).
• Conduct HSE inductions, toolbox talks and awareness campaigns for employees and subcontractors.
• Participate in accident investigations and root-cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with HSE requirements and safe practices; PPE usage and site safety rules.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly HSE reports; monitor HSE performance KPIs.
• Coordinate with HSE Manager, Client, Consultant, subcontractors and site personnel; promote hazard reporting and a proactive safety culture.
• Participate in emergency drills and ensure emergency preparedness arrangements.

Skills

HSE management

Site inspections

Audits

RAMS

PTW

LOTO

Investigation

Hazard reporting

Safety culture

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Environmental Science

OSH (Occupational Safety & Health)

Job description

Emarat Aloula Contracting Co LLC is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to support the implementation and monitoring of Health Safety and Environmental requirements for the Odour Control Units OCU Project at Mafraq Wastewater Treatment Plant WWTP The role will be responsible for day-to-day HSE implementation across construction installation testing commissioning and maintenance activities within an operational wastewater treatment facility ensuring compliance with Company procedures Client requirements Abu Dhabi HSE regulations and applicable Codes of Practice strong u Key Responsibilities u strong Implement and monitor the Project HSE Plan Company HSE procedures Client requirements and applicable UAE Abu Dhabi HSE regulations Conduct daily site inspections HSE audits and safety observations and ensure timely closure of identified unsafe acts conditions and corrective actions Review and support preparation of Risk Assessments Method Statements RAMS Job Safety Analysis JHA and other HSE documentation Ensure effective implementation and compliance with the Permit-to-Work PTW system Monitor high-risk activities including confined-space entry hot work excavation lifting operations work at height and electrical isolation LOTO These are specifically identified as critical activities in the project HSE requirements JD HSE Manager Odour Control W Monitor HSE requirements associated with the installation testing commissioning and maintenance of Odour Control Units and associated WWTP systems Conduct HSE inductions toolbox talks safety briefings and awareness campaigns for employees and subcontractors Participate in accident incident and near-miss investigations including root-cause analysis and implementation follow-up of corrective and preventive actions Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with approved HSE requirements and safe working practices Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with site safety rules and approved work procedures Monitor environmental requirements including waste management hazardous materials chemical handling spill and pollution prevention dust and noise control JD HSE Manager Odour Control W Participate in emergency drills and ensure emergency preparedness arrangements are effectively implemented Maintain HSE inspection records PTW records incident reports training records observations and other project HSE documentation Prepare daily weekly and monthly HSE reports and support monitoring of project HSE performance KPIs Coordinate with the HSE Manager Project Management Client Consultant subcontractors and site personnel on HSE matters Promote hazard reporting behavioural safety and a proactive safety culture across the project

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent discipline

Minimum 7 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably with significant UAE/GCC experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in WWTP, STP, WTP, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, industrial/process plants or similar projects

Previous experience in Odour Control Units (OCU), Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP), Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) or similar wastewater infrastructure is highly preferred

Experience working within live/operational plants or utility facilities is strongly preferred

Good knowledge of construction, installation, testing and commissioning HSE requirements

Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi HSE legislation, Codes of Practice and Client HSE requirements