HSE Officer - Safety, Compliance & Risk Leader

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a proactive HSE Officer to promote and maintain a safe working environment by implementing health and safety policies, conducting inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will educate employees on safe work practices, support accident prevention, and maintain HSE documentation, inspections, permits, and training records across projects.

This role requires a Diploma/BSc in a related field, NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA certification, and at least 5 years of

Qualifications

• At least 5 years engineering and IMS experience.
• Aerospace/Defence experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine workplace and site safety inspections.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure employees and contractors comply with safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness training.
• Monitor the proper use of PPE and maintain safety documentation.
• Review risk assessments, permits to work, and other safety documentation.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Prepare incident investigation reports and recommend preventive measures.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, training records, and other HSE documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as working at height, lifting operations, confined-space entry, excavation, hot work, and electrical work.
• Inspect emergency equipment, fire extinguishers, first-aid facilities, access routes, and emergency exits.
• Participate in emergency drills and support emergency-response activities.
• Immediately report serious hazards and unsafe practices to management.
• Follow up on corrective and preventive actions until completion.
• Participate in safety meetings and HSE audits.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage employees to report hazards and near misses.
• Coordinate with supervisors, contractors, and management on health and safety matters.
• Keep updated on applicable occupational health and safety requirements

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety training

PPE compliance

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Occupational Health and Safety/Engineering/Environmental Science

NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA certification or equivalent

Job description

EDGE, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a proactive HSE Officer to promote and maintain a safe working environment by implementing health and safety policies, conducting inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will educate employees on safe work practices, support accident prevention, and maintain HSE documentation, inspections, permits, and training records across projects.

This role requires a Diploma/BSc in a related field, NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA certification, and at least 5 years of