HSE Team Leader

NMDC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local environmental services company based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead their HSE initiatives and programs. This role requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field. The ideal candidate will have certifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH and will be responsible for workplace inspections, audits, and HSE compliance management across projects. Competitive salary and opportunity for growth offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 08 years of related work experience in similar industries.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Science or equivalent.
• NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA / OSHAD or equivalent certification in HSE audit.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the HSE team to implement HSE initiatives.
• Develop and implement operational risk assessments.
• Conduct Behavioural Safety Audits as per guidelines.
• Carry out workplace HSE inspections and audits.
• Audit subcontractors for HSE compliance.
• Support Construction teams in establishing HSE procedures.
• Foster continuous improvement in HSE Management Systems.

Skills

HSE Team Management

Operational Risk Assessment

Behavioural Safety Audits

Workplace HSE Inspections

Accident Analysis

HSE Training Needs Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

HSE Management Systems

HSE Auditing Certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the HSE team to the overall administration and implementation of HSE Initiatives, programs, and procedures
• Participate in developing and implementing operational risk assessments to help in identifying & mitigating hazards for critical activities
• Conduct Behavioural Safety Audits (BSA) and high-profile tours as per HSEMS guidelines
• Carry out or arrange workplace HSE inspections and audits and ensure that any remedial recommendations are implemented
• Audit subcontractors for compliance with HSE systems and procedures
• Maintain accident statistics, analyze trends, and propose and take remedial actions where necessary
• Support and guide the Construction team in establishing and processing HSE initiatives, programs, and procedures
• Ensure that company HSE policies, procedures, regulations, and objectives are effectively implemented
• Foster continuous improvement of existing HSE Management Systems by sharing best practices
• Monitor the HSE Performance of Subcontractors and ensure contractual and other relevant requirements are satisfied adequately
• Assist with investigating accidents, incidents (including 'near misses'), and dangerous occurrences and make recommendations to prevent a recurrence
• Develop and manage HSE awareness campaigns
• Ensure that all critical activities are risk assessed and control measures are applied before execution
• Manage activities undertaken by subordinates
• Identify HSE training needs for subordinates
• Assess the site HSE issues and report to the Project HSE Manager
• Provide HSE guidance to the Line management on all HSE issues
• Determine the HSE impacts on scope, schedule, and strategy for the methods applied in Project
• Assess HSE requirements for each work scope
• Follow up on HSE observation and close out the status
• Prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports
• Screen and interview potential Sub-Contractors for HSE personnel, qualifications, and competency
• Verify employees' competencies in HSE, including Sub-Contractor Management
• Lead Site HSE campaigns, mass TBT, periodic meetings, and on-site walkthroughs
• Verify Sub-Contractors of HSE performance and implementation of NMDC standards
• Plan, define, report, and follow up on emergency drills scenarios
• Define HSE milestone
• Plan and execute audits
• Assess leading and lagging indicators, including analysis of the HSE Tracking registers
• Interface with Project stakeholders all relevant HSE Issues
• Verify quality HSE induction (e.g., HSE Induction and Emergency Response E-Learning) and training plans are in place

Qualifications

• Minimum 08 years of related work experience in similar industries
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Science or equivalent
• NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA / OSHAD or equivalent c ertification in HSE audit