HSE Manager: Odour Control & WWTP Safety Lead

Emarat Aloula Contracting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 402,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Emarat Aloula Contracting is seeking an HSE Manager to lead all Health Safety and Environmental functions for the Mafraq Wastewater Treatment Plant Odour Control Units project in Abu Dhabi.

The incumbent will ensure compliance with UAE regulations, client requirements and international best practices while fostering a proactive safety culture across construction, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of professional HSE experience including process safety.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in utilities, WWTP, WTP, infrastructure or related projects.
• Experience in Odour Control Units or similar wastewater projects is a plus.
• Strong experience working within live operational facilities and utility environments.
• Proven experience leading HSE teams on large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Project HSE Management System per standards, client requirements, and UAE law.
• Lead all HSE activities for installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of Odour Control Units.
• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi HSE legislation, ADPHC requirements, and Codes of Practice.
• Prepare and implement Project HSE Plans, RAMS, Environmental Plans and Emergency Plans.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits and site assessments and close corrective actions.
• Lead investigations of incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Organize HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training for employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor environmental compliance, waste management, hazardous materials handling and dust/noise control.
• Establish and monitor HSE KPIs and report performance to management and client.
• Liaise with client, regulators and auditors on HSE matters.
• Provide leadership to HSE engineers and officers and promote a safety culture.

Skills

HSE management

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Audits & inspections

Permit to Work

Emergency response planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or OH&S

Job description

Emarat Aloula Contracting is seeking an HSE Manager to lead all Health Safety and Environmental functions for the Mafraq Wastewater Treatment Plant Odour Control Units project in Abu Dhabi.

The incumbent will ensure compliance with UAE regulations, client requirements and international best practices while fostering a proactive safety culture across construction, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance phases.