HSE Officer

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified candidate for an HSE management role. Responsibilities include assisting in the implementation of an HSE Management System, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 12 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental practices and a strong understanding of UAE laws. This role is ideal for those with relevant engineering experience and postgraduate qualifications in HSE.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in the health, safety and environmental field is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience with an HSE related master's degree.
• A demonstrable CPD record for the past 12 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in implementing a project specific HSE Management System.
• Review and approve task specific MSRA / JSA / RAMS.
• Conduct proactive HSE Audits and Inspections as necessary.

Skills

Health, Safety and Environmental expertise

Technical / Engineering Knowledge

English proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Understanding of local HSE regulations

Experience in landscape and infrastructure projects

Education

HSE related master's degree

HSE related bachelor's degree or NEBOSH Diploma

Post-Secondary HSE Qualification (NVQ level 5/6)

Tools

OSHAD OSHMS Practitioner certification

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 9001 auditor qualification

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting management in implementing a project specific HSE Management System in accordance with Hill corporate and Client requirements.
• Assist management in developing project specific HSE procedures in accordance with the Hill Corporate HSE management system and related change management procedures.
• Supporting the implementation and embedding of positive HSE behaviors and leading safety cultures.
• Review comment and advise the Client on the suitability of the Contractors HSE Management Plan and related safe systems of work.
• Review and approve task specific MSRA / JSA / RAMS based on the requirements of each activity.
• Review and approved as required Permit to Work applications related supporting documentation for suitability.
• Conduct proactive HSE Audits and Inspections as necessary to verify the suitable and sufficient implementation of the Contractors HSE Management Plan.
• Supervise as required the operational readiness and performance of HSE Critical Systems and Equipment.
• Review and advise the Client of the suitability of the Contractors HSE induction training and competence management arrangements.
• Support the implementation of the Hill HSE training and competence arrangements including but not limited to HSE inductions risk awareness and management and environmental controls.
• Investigate and Report Incidents.
• Monitor and control Contractor for compliance with contractual and client HSE requirements.
• Preparation of Various HSE reports and Ad hoc reporting as per the client requirement.
• Investigate and Report Incidents Accidents and Nearmisses to Management in accordance with Hill policies and procedures.
• Maintain their own knowledge and competence of current HSE practice industry developments and changes in legislation and internal corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HSE Director or line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills

• The proposed candidate shall have 12 years experience in the health safety and environmental field.
• Good Technical / Engineering Knowledge.
• English and MS Office Proficiency Experience.
• Excellent understanding of local HSE regulations and HSE procedures as per UAE and Abu Dhabi laws.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by HSE related masters degree; or
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by HSE related bachelors degree or NEBOSH Diploma.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by PostSecondary HSE Qualification (NVQ level 5 / 6.
• Membership of a recognized internation professional body (IOSH etc. at graduate level or above with a demonstrable CPD record for the past 12 months.
• A working knowledge of OSHAD OSHMS Practitioner A Grade or B no longer required under ADOSH. ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and recognized auditor qualification with ISO 9001 as a desirable requirement.
• Experience in Landscape and infrastructure projects.