HSE Officer – Transmission & Distribution (TAQA Projects)

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced HSE Officer to safeguard health, safety, and environment across TRANSCO project sites in the UAE. You will implement policies, monitor activities, and promote a strong safety culture among stakeholders to ensure regulatory and TRANSCO compliance.

You will conduct site inspections, audits and toolbox talks, review HSE plans and risk assessments, and deliver training. Strong collaboration with Resident Engineer and project leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering; NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE cert mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years HSE experience in Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures and regulations at project sites.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and toolbox talks to ensure safe practices.
• Ensure compliance with TRANSCO HSE requirements and UAE regulatory standards.
• Review contractors HSE plans, method statements and risk assessments.
• Record, investigate and report incidents, accidents and near misses.
• Promote awareness and deliver HSE training for site staff and contractors.
• Support Resident Engineer and project leadership in ensuring a safe working environment.
• Maintain HSE statistics and prepare weekly and monthly safety reports.

Skills

HSE regulations

Safety investigations

Site inspections

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Engineering

NEBOSH IGC or equivalent

Tools

Job description

As HSE Officer in our Transmission Distribution department you will be responsible for ensuring health safety and environmental compliance during the execution of TRANSCO projects in the UAE You will monitor site activities enforce safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture across all project stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE policies procedures and regulations at project sites
• Conduct regular site inspections audits and toolbox talks to ensure safe working practices
• Ensure compliance with TRANSCO HSE requirements and UAE regulatory standards
• Review contractors HSE plans method statements and risk assessments
• Record investigate and report incidents accidents and near misses
• Promote awareness and deliver HSE training sessions for site staff and contractors
• Support Resident Engineer and project leadership in ensuring a safe working environment
• Maintain accurate HSE statistics and prepare weekly monthly safety reports

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering.NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE certification (mandatory).

Minimum 10 years of HSE experience in Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects in the UAE.

Who you are

• Strong knowledge of UAE safety regulations, TRANSCO HSE standards, and international safety practices.
• Skilled in conducting site inspections, audits, and safety investigations.
• Able to coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, and clients on HSE matters.

Your soft skills

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and safety-driven mindset.
• Ability to work in multicultural teams and under demanding project conditions.