HSE Officer - Manufacturing Safety & Compliance (UAE)

Next Gen Alternative Nicotine Manufacturing Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Gen Alternative Nicotine Manufacturing Ltd. in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced HSE Officer to lead occupational health and safety at a nicotine and lithium-battery manufacturing facility.

You will act as the appointed HSE Officer under UAE law, drive risk assessments, manage hazardous substances, and coordinate emergency planning with Civil Defence. The role requires NEBOSH IGC or equivalent, IOSH Managing Safely, 3–5 years in manufacturing HSE, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental/occupational health & safety, or science.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent (minimum); IOSH Managing Safely.
• Registered—or eligible to register—OSH General Practitioner with ADPHC/Abu Dhabi under ADOSH-SF.
• 3–5 years of HSE experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of UAE federal OSH law, ADOSH-SF, EAD regs, KEZAD Rules, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code.
• Fluent professional English.
• Preferred UAE/GCC experience and existing ADPHC registration.
• Experience with hazardous chemicals and/or lithium-battery manufacturing or storage.
• ISO 45001/ISO 14001 internal auditor; fire warden and first-aid instructor certifications; working-at-height.
• Arabic and/or Mandarin Chinese for liaison with authorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the establishment's appointed Occupational Health Safety Officer under UAE law.
• Carry out risk assessments, HIRA, and EHS impact assessments.
• Manage hazardous substances inventory, labeling, and storage (nicotine, flammable liquids).
• Oversee lithium battery storage, charging areas and fire-segregation controls.
• Develop emergency plans; liaise with Civil Defence; maintain compliance certificates.
• Monitor environmental compliance for air/waste/waste permits.
• Deliver HSE induction and training; coordinate first-aiders.
• Manage HSE for contractors, vendors, transport, and visitors.
• Implement Behaviour-Based Safety observations and near-miss reporting.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions; maintain EHS records.

Skills

English proficiency

Risk assessments

HSE management

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or safety

NEBOSH IGC or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Next Gen Alternative Nicotine Manufacturing Ltd. in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced HSE Officer to lead occupational health and safety at a nicotine and lithium-battery manufacturing facility.

You will act as the appointed HSE Officer under UAE law, drive risk assessments, manage hazardous substances, and coordinate emergency planning with Civil Defence. The role requires NEBOSH IGC or equivalent, IOSH Managing Safely, 3–5 years in manufacturing HSE, and fluent English.