HSE Specialist

City of Shakopee, MN; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an HSE Specialist to lead health, safety, environment, and sustainability programs across Dubai HQ and the MEA region, including Iraq, Kuwait, and Qatar. You will promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing, warehousing, facilities, and offices.

You will manage HSE documentation, lead the Dubai HSE Committee, conduct risk reviews, and support CSR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety & Safety Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in an EHS function within a large manufacturing organization.
• NEBOSH IGC or comparable qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of HSE, sustainability, and CSR programs across Dubai HQ and MEA regions.
• Ensure ISO 45001/14001 compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Plan safety walks, investigate incidents, and close corrective actions across MEA.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in health & safety

NEBOSH IGC

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Emerson's Health, Safety, Environment, Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility programs across the Dubai Headquarters and Northern Region operations, including Iraq, Kuwait, and Qatar. You will play a key role in fostering a positive safety culture, ensuring regulatory and management system compliance, advancing sustainability initiatives, and supporting operational excellence across manufacturing, warehousing, facilities, and office environments.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Act as the HSE leader for the Dubai Campus, setting benchmarks for operational safety and sustainability excellence across the MEA region.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety and sustainability matters for the facility and supported regions while coordinating global directives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, and applicable legal requirements by developing, implementing, and monitoring annual HSE activity plans across business units and facilities.
• Plan and manage peer safety walkdowns and leadership safety walks across Dubai Campus operations.
• Lead incident investigations involving hazards, near misses, and reportable incidents, ensuring timely closure of corrective and preventive actions across the MEA region.
• Develop and maintain HSE documentation, including policies, procedures, training records, and performance monitoring data.
• Lead the Dubai HSE Committee and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve safety, environmental, and sustainability objectives.
• Oversee permit issuance and compliance processes, conduct safety inductions, and work closely with Facilities teams to review and update risk assessments.
• Lead annual legal compliance assessments and HSE prequalification processes.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and awareness events such as Safety Day and Earth Day to strengthen engagement and safety awareness.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review annual MEA HSE plans to ensure strategic objectives are achieved.
• Develop and manage the corporate HSE training plan and training matrix for Emerson MEA.
• Develop and execute sustainability strategies focused on energy efficiency, waste management, and resource conservation.
• Conduct cross-functional safety audits and inspections across MEA operations to ensure compliance with company requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Plan, budget, and coordinate CSR initiatives across the MEA region, partnering with local communities and stakeholders to deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
• Drive automation and digitalization of HSE processes through Power Apps and SharePoint to improve efficiency, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Support MEA operations in achieving regulatory and organizational objectives through compliance guidance, customer questionnaires, incident investigations, and procedure development.
• Provide HSE leadership to Northern Region operations, supporting facility expansion and relocation activities while ensuring alignment with MEA HSE standards.
• Coordinate with regional leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen safety culture, regulatory compliance, HSE budgeting, and sustainability initiatives.
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environment policies established by the organization.

Who You Are

You consistently identify opportunities to improve safety, environmental performance, and operational effectiveness while balancing long‑term strategic priorities with day‑to‑day execution. You build trust through integrity, accountability, and transparent communication, and you effectively engage stakeholders at all levels to achieve shared objectives. You demonstrate resilience in overcoming challenges, adapt your approach to changing business needs, and inspire others to contribute to a strong culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, or an equivalent field of study.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an EHS function within a large manufacturing organization.
• NEBOSH IGC or a comparable Health, Safety, and Environmental qualification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Membership with IOSH or another internationally recognized occupational health and safety professional body.
• Experience in environmental management programs and initiatives.
• Experience using VelocityEHS or similar EHS management systems.
• Experience supporting sustainability, energy efficiency, waste reduction, or environmental stewardship programs.
• Knowledge of digital tools and process automation platforms, such as Power Apps and SharePoint.

Our Culture and Commitment To You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

Guided by our core values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion, we are committed to creating an environment where employees can do their best work and reach their full potential. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and offer competitive benefits and development opportunities designed to support your physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing.

Our learning culture supports career growth at every stage, from onboarding through leadership development. Through training, coaching, mentorship, project‑based learning, and hands‑on experiences, we help employees build meaningful careers while contributing to business success and positive outcomes for our customers, communities, and the environment.

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Job Info

• Job Identification 26009577