HSE Officer – Substation | UAE

RAWAJ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized Emirati construction company is seeking an experienced HSE Officer for their projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves preparing HSE plans, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's degree and a NEBOSH certification, with a minimum of 5 years in project execution and experience in the UAE or GCC preferred. Fluency in English is required, and Arabic is an advantage. Join a team dedicated to high safety standards in infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an HSE-related field from an accredited university.
• NEBOSH Certification (Level 3 or higher).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement the HSE plan for the project.
• Conduct site inspections and in-house trainings for workers.
• Monitor compliance of all site staff with safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of OSH practices

Leadership in safety compliance

Fluency in English

Risk assessment skills

Training capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an HSE-related field

NEBOSH Certification (Level 3 or higher)

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 5years 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.