HSE Engineer- Pipeline Projects

KAD Construction LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a safety manager to investigate accidents, develop training programs, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in similar roles within the GCC, excellent report writing skills, and comprehensive knowledge of ISO safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in GCC with a similar position in Roads and Infrastructure projects.
• Fully aware of all ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 regulation standards.
• Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigates accidents and determines root causes for prevention.
• Develops and conducts safety training for field personnel.
• Inspects new equipment for compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Technical report writing

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of ISO standards

Job description

Job Description

• Investigates accidents / incidents, determines root causes and measures necessary to prevent a recurrence in line with the Company's accident investigation and reporting procedure.
• Orders the sealing off of areas, if a danger or unsafe condition is evident
• Develops and conducts regular safety & firefighting training programs both in class and firefighting drills to all field-based personnel according to company fire training schedules
• Provides advice to field / terminal personnel on the implementation of safe working systems and on the availability and use of protective equipment.
• Provides expert firefighting advice in the event of a fire break out, and leads firefighting and rescue operations
• Maintains records and statistics on accidents or incidents causing a breach of safety regulations.
• Submits various reports and statistics in periodic safety meetings
• Inspects new equipment / process prior to commissioning, reviews related designs and installation plans to ensure conformity to company safety standards and regulations
• Sets stock level for safety & loss prevention materials and spares in conjunction with commercial support division
• Participates in setting specifications and descriptions of new equipment to be ordered
• Prepares material demands / requisitions for safety & fire equipment and spare parts
• Participates in setting the specifications and descriptions of new fire equipment / systems to be ordered and supervises their installation and commissioning
• Performs other duties assigned by immediate superior as & when required

Requirements

• 5 years' experience in GCC with a similar position in Roads and Infrastructure projects
• Excellent skills in writing technical reports in English
• Fully aware of all ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 regulation standards
• Advanced skills in MS Office
• Conversant with UAE & International Safety Standards
• Computer literate conversant with MS Office; Word, Excel, and Power-Point.
• Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment
• Open-minded and mature
• Sound judgment and pro-active attitude