HSE Officer

Innovo Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovo Group seeks a proactive HSE Officer to implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental policies on UAE MEP construction projects. The role emphasizes hazard identification, risk mitigation, site inspections, training, and driving a strong safety culture across all activities.

You will ensure compliance with UAE regulations, client requirements, and company HSE standards, while coordinating with site teams to address non-compliances and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, safety, or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE certification is mandatory.
• 2–5 years of experience as an HSE Officer in UAE MEP or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure UAE HSE regulations and client standards are met.
• Implement and enforce company HSE policies and RAMS.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire fighting works.
• Identify unsafe acts/conditions and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with management and authorities during investigations when required.
• Maintain HSE records and prepare routine reports.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Site inspections

Training & inductions

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Safety

NEBOSH IGC

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The HSE Officer is responsible for implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental policies on MEP construction projects to ensure compliance with UAE laws, client requirements, and company HSE standards. The role focuses on hazard identification, risk mitigation, site inspections, training, and promoting a strong safety culture across all project activities.

Key Accountabilities

Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations, local authority requirements, and client HSE standards.
• Implement and enforce company HSE policies, procedures, and site-specific HSE plans.
• Monitor compliance with approved method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Coordinate with site operation team to address HSE non-compliances and improvement actions.

Site Monitoring & Inspections

• Conduct daily site safety inspections covering MEP activities (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire fighting).
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions and ensure immediate corrective actions.
• Issue safety observations, NCRs, and stop-work notices when required.
• Monitor use of PPE and safe work practices.
• Ensure safe housekeeping and access/egress throughout the site.
• Participate in preparation and review of Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Ensure high-risk activities (work at height, hot works, lifting operations, confined spaces) are properly controlled.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with HSE requirements.
• Conduct site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and HSE training sessions.
• Promote safety awareness and behavior-based safety programs among site staff and workers.
• Maintain training and induction records.
• Report, investigate, and analyze accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Prepare incident reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up on implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with management, consultants, and authorities during investigations when required.
• Monitor environmental aspects such as waste management, spill control, noise, and dust control.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and project environmental management plans.
• Promote environmentally responsible practices on site.

Documentation & Audits

• Maintain HSE records, registers, and reports.
• Assist in internal and external HSE audits conducted by clients, consultants, or authorities.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports to HSE Manager.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering, Safety, or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE certification (mandatory).
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as an HSE Officer in MEP or construction projects in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE safety regulations and MEP construction activities.