HSE Officer

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced HSE professional to support the implementation of project-specific HSE systems and procedures. You will assist with embedding safe behaviors, review contractor plans, and lead audits to ensure compliance with UAE laws and Hill standards.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, fluent English, and a track record in HSE management within large infrastructure projects. Networking within client teams and Hill policies is essential.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in health, safety and environmental field.
• Strong technical/engineering knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi HSE regulations and procedures.
• OSHA/IOSH cognizant qualifications encouraged (CPD).
• Experience with HSE management systems and change management.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in implementing project HSE Management System.
• Develop project specific HSE procedures.
• Support embedding of positive HSE behaviors and safety culture.
• Review Contractor HSE plans and safe systems of work.
• Review MSRA / JSA / RAMS for activities.
• Approve Permit to Work documentation as required.
• Conduct HSE audits and inspections.
• Oversee HSE critical systems and equipment readiness.
• Investigate and report incidents and near-misses.
• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE requirements.
• Prepare HSE reports and ad hoc client reporting.

Skills

HSE management

English & MS Office

Regulatory knowledge (UAE)

Incident investigation

Auditing & inspection

Contractor management

Risk assessment

Education

HSE related masters degree

HSE related bachelors degree or NEBOSH Diploma

NVQ level 5/6 in HSE

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.