HSE Officer – Substation | UAE

Rawaj - Human Capital Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Emirati construction company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HSE Officer for substation projects. The role involves preparing HSE plans, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, have NEBOSH certification, and possess at least 5 years of experience in similar project execution. Fluency in English is essential. This position presents an opportunity to contribute to complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an HSE-related field from an accredited university is mandatory.
• Professional qualifications suitable for the job with extensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental tools.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project execution related to similar projects.
• NEBOSH Certification (Level 3 or higher) is mandatory.
• Previous experience in the UAE or GCC is highly desirable.
• Basic knowledge of health, safety, and environmental aspects.
• First aid and firefighting training required.
• Ability to provide a comprehensive explanation of safety.
• HSSE Officer Approval Certificates from Transco or related companies if applicable.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement the HSE plan for the project.
• Perform risk assessments for the method statements.
• Monitor compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Resolve NCRs, Notices of Improvement, site observations, and HSE discrepancies.
• Conduct site inspections and provide in-house training for workers.
• Prepare safety reports as per HSE procedures and contract requirements.
• Advise project manager on legal and HSE training needs.

Job description

Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company , recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.

As an HSE Officer – Substation , you will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate OSH practices are developed, implemented, and monitored during the construction phase of a project.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepares and implements the HSE plan for the project.
• Prepares risk assessment for the method statements.
• Monitors the compliance of all site staff and workers with the safety standards and procedures.
• Responds and resolves all issues pertaining to NCRs, Notices of Improvement, site observations, and HSE discrepancies.
• Conducts site inspections and in-house trainings for workers.
• Prepares safety reports as per the company’s HSE procedures and the project’s contract requirements.
• Advises the project manager for legal and HSE training requirements.

We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in an HSE-related field from an accredited university (mandatory).
• Professional qualifications suitable for the job, with extensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental tools and techniques.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project execution, similar to the nature of the required project (e.g., an overhead transmission line project requires experience in projects involving similar risk management).
• NEBOSH Certification (Level 3 or higher) – mandatory.
• Previous experience in the UAE or GCC is highly desirable.
• Basic knowledge of the health, safety, and environmental aspects of the work to be supervised, associated hazards, control procedures, and emergency procedures.
• First aid and firefighting training.
• Ability to provide a comprehensive explanation of safety.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSSE) Officer Approval Certificates from Transco or any other company, if applicable.
• Fluency in English ; Arabic is an advantage.