HSE Officer - Temporary Works

Innovo Group; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A contracting company in Ras al-Khaimah seeks a Health, Safety, and Environmental Officer to oversee compliance with HSE standards. Candidates should have a NEBOSH certificate and at least 4 years of experience in relevant roles. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, providing training, and ensuring all safety policies are followed. The role requires a proactive individual who can work independently and influence others effectively.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant working experience, preferably in well-established contracting companies in GCC.
• Ability to accept direction and complete work independently.
• A self-starter with a high degree of initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal and contract requirements regarding HSE.
• Conduct regular inspections and monitor high-risk activities.
• Implement and maintain the scaffold tag system.

Skills

OHS&E standards knowledge

Ability to influence employees

Hands-on experience with ISO 45001 & ISO 14001

Ability to work in manual/workshop environments

Education

NEBOSH certificate

Diploma or degree as required

Job description

Role Purpose

To oversee and ensure the implementation of health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards across all project activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with local legal and contract requirements, Project HSE rules and regulations and policies regarding HSE are regularly communicated clearly to all employees.
• Carry out regular daily inspections on the above requirements and monitor high risk activities to ensure full compliance.
• Ensure risk assessments and permits to work system are implemented and followed by all site personnel.
• Monitor and guide workforce and sub-contractors on waste management requirements including segregation at source and reduce reuse and recycling of waste.
• Implement and maintain scaffold tag system.
• Carry out HSE engagements with the workforce on their behalf, recording in the online system.
• Inspect and record condition of all fire equipment, plant, and equipment.
• Provide, with the operations team, safe access, housekeeping, and proper safety signage.
• Enforce the use of PPE and ensure equipment are maintained in good condition.
• Ensure that all established HSE policies are administered and enforced in all areas.
• Report all violations.
• Liaise with sub-contractors HSE officers and engineers in work area ensuring all works are carried out in a safe manner.
• Conduct project HSE induction training and monthly HSE training to workers, including subcontractors based on project scope and risk.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 4+ years of relevant working experience (preferred in well-established contracting companies in GCC).
• NEBOSH certificate holder.
• Diploma or degree as required by client specs or zoning authority requirements.
• Ability to work in all outside weather and site conditions, including shift work within a manual/workshop environment.
• Knowledge of OHS&E standards, operational hazards and controls, international HSE standards.
• Hands‑on experience of implementing ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 requirements.
• Ability to influence employees for the implementation of HSE tools.
• Ability to accept direction and complete work independently, demonstrating confidence and conviction with the ability to intervene at all times.
• A self‑starter with a high degree of initiative.