HSE Project Specalist

Pangea; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated HSE Project Specialist to oversee health, safety and environmental compliance for generator systems within data centres. The role focuses on safe installation, testing and commissioning of large-scale generators in mission-critical facilities, working with project teams, contractors and engineers.

You will conduct site inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations, deliver safety briefings, and support high-risk activities such as electrical tie-ins and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ HSE experience in data centre, electrical, or industrial projects.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher), IOSH Managing Safely.
• Experience supporting generator installation, testing, and commissioning within critical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, Permit-to-Work systems, and hazardous material handling related to generators.
• Excellent hazard identification, risk assessment, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE standards during generator installation, commissioning, and operation within data centres.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments focusing on generator-related activities.
• Support high-risk operations such as electrical tie-ins, fuel handling, and system integration.
• Investigate incidents related to generator systems and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver safety briefings and coaching tailored to generator testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

HSE experience

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Generator testing

Electrical safety

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Job description

We are representing a leading organisation specialising in data centre development and mission-critical infrastructure. They are currently seeking a dedicated HSE Project Specialist to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance specifically related to generator systems within data centres.

This role provides an exciting opportunity for experienced HSE professionals to support the safe installation, testing, and commissioning of large-scale generators crucial for data centre operations. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, contractors, and engineers to promote a safety-first culture during high-risk activities associated with generator systems, including electrical connections, fuel management, and testing processes.

Start:

September 2026

Duration:

12 Months + extensions

Role Overview:

• Ensure compliance with HSE standards during generator installation, commissioning, and operation within data centres.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments focusing on generator-related activities.
• Support high-risk operations such as electrical tie-ins, fuel handling, and system integration.
• Investigate incidents related to generator systems and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver safety briefings and coaching tailored to generator testing and commissioning activities.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ HSE experience in data centre, electrical, or industrial projects.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher), IOSH Managing Safely.
• Experience supporting generator installation, testing, and commissioning within critical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, Permit-to-Work systems, and hazardous material handling related to generators.
• Excellent hazard identification, risk assessment, and communication skills.