HSE Lead: Waste Management & Compliance

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The HSE Officer supports the implementation and day-to-day monitoring of health, safety and environmental requirements across waste management operations. The role helps ensure that waste collection, transportation, transfer, storage, workshop, and site activities are performed safely and in compliance with legal, client, contractual and company requirements.

You will conduct inspections, assess risks, report incidents, and track corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma in HSE related field and NEBOSH IG cert required.
• ISO 45001/ISO 14001 internal auditor certifications preferred.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of the HSE Management System in line with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Monitor compliance with applicable legal, client, contractual, and company HSE requirements across waste management operations.
• Prepare risk assessments, job safety analyses, method statements, and permit-to-work controls for operational activities.
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, environmental spills, and property damage, and support root cause analysis.
• Track corrective and preventive actions to closure and maintain accurate incident statistics, investigation files, and evidence.
• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and task-specific training for drivers, waste collectors, helpers, supervisors, and equipment operators.
• Verify that employees and subcontractors hold the required training, licences, permits, and competencies before starting work.
• Promote safety awareness through campaigns, observations, coaching, and regular engagement with field teams.

Skills

HSE inspections

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Waste management

Environmental controls

Emergency response

HSE reporting

English

Arabic (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's / Diploma in HSE or related field

NEBOSH International General Certificate

ISO 45001 Internal Auditor

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The HSE Officer supports the implementation and day-to-day monitoring of health, safety and environmental requirements across waste management operations. The role helps ensure that waste collection, transportation, transfer, storage, workshop, and site activities are performed safely and in compliance with legal, client, contractual and company requirements.

You will conduct inspections, assess risks, report incidents, and track corrective actions.