HSSE Officer - Health, Safety, Security and Environment
AlFuttaim
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Job summary
Al-Futtaim is seeking an HSSE Officer in Dubai to implement, monitor, and enforce Health, Safety, Security and Environmental standards across assigned sites. You will focus on hazard identification, incident prevention, emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance while coordinating with safety committees and contractors.
The role involves conducting site inspections, participating in compliance audits, and maintaining accurate HSSE records, with a strong emphasis on safety culture and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability or related field.
- Minimum 1 year of professional HSSE or Security experience.
- Fluency in English and Arabic for internal and governmental communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site inspections to identify workplace hazards and risks.
- Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with site teams.
- Support HSSE compliance audits and regulatory inspections.
- Organize and supervise fire safety inspections and evacuation drills.
- Maintain HSSE records and documentation across sites.
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Job description
HSSE Officer - Health, Safety, Security and Environment
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services
Minimum 1 year in Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) or Security
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Al-Futtaim is seeking an HSSE Officer to support the implementation, monitoring and enforcement of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental standards across assigned sites in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on hazard identification, incident prevention, security performance, emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will conduct site inspections, participate in compliance audits, maintain accurate HSSE records and coordinate corrective and preventive actions to protect personnel, assets and business operations. The HSSE Officer will work closely with site management, safety committees, security teams, contractors and the HSSE Compliance Controller to strengthen operational safety and compliance. The position also involves organizing fire safety inspections and emergency evacuation exercises, monitoring security service performance and supporting ongoing improvements in HSSE procedures.
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
- Conduct regular site inspections to identify workplace hazards, unsafe conditions and potential operational risks.
- Work with Site Safety Committees to improve hazard identification and reporting.
- Support the stated objective of increasing hazard identification and reporting by 65%.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen preventive safety measures across assigned sites.
- Recommend and follow up on corrective and preventive actions to reduce workplace incidents.
- Contribute to the target of reducing preventable incidents by 45%.
- Ensure identified hazards are reported promptly and addressed through appropriate procedures.
- Support measures designed to prevent loss of life, damage to assets and reputational harm.
- Participate in HSSE compliance audits and document inspection findings.
- Record identified hazards, observations and corrective actions in the Site Compliance and Hazard Tracker.
- Monitor the progress and closure of outstanding safety concerns.
- Support effective security operations across assigned locations.
- Conduct daily verification of security service delivery and operational compliance.
- Monitor security service providers against applicable service level agreements (SLAs).
- Identify SLA discrepancies and support the application of relevant contractual penalties.
- Conduct unannounced site visits to assess security deployment and related risks.
- Coordinate with management to address security performance concerns.
- Monitor the implementation of security-related corrective actions.
- Support improvements in security service quality and operational effectiveness.
- Maintain awareness of established security competency and quality performance measures.
- Review performance against the historical target of achieving a 75% Security Competency and Quality score by December 2023.
- Support the implementation and improvement of emergency preparedness procedures across assigned sites.
- Monitor site compliance with applicable fire safety requirements.
- Conduct monthly fire safety inspections and document findings.
- Identify fire safety deficiencies and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
- Organize and supervise emergency evacuation exercises for assigned locations.
- Coordinate with relevant personnel to ensure evacuation arrangements are understood.
- Support the communication of emergency response procedures and site emergency plans.
- Ensure personnel receive and acknowledge relevant emergency instructions.
- Identify opportunities to improve emergency response readiness and site preparedness.
- Maintain appropriate records of fire safety inspections and evacuation exercises.
- Maintain accurate and updated Health, Safety and Environmental records.
- Organize site-related HSSE documentation, certificates and compliance information.
- Maintain records of relevant safety equipment and inventory.
- Ensure emergency procedures and plans are appropriately documented and communicated.
- Monitor acknowledgement of relevant emergency instructions by site personnel.
- Support the HSSE Compliance Controller with administrative records and documentation updates.
- Record inspection findings, compliance observations and corrective action progress.
- Maintain accurate information to support audits, inspections and management reviews.
- Ensure required documentation remains organized and accessible to authorized stakeholders.
- Monitor relevant local and federal Health, Safety, Security and Environmental regulations.
- Support compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct site inspections to assess adherence to established safety standards.
- Monitor third-party contractors and service providers for compliance with relevant safety requirements.
- Identify potential regulatory violations and coordinate preventive or corrective measures.
- Communicate compliance concerns to the appropriate management representatives.
- Support internal and external HSSE inspections and compliance reviews.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory developments that may affect site operations.
- Help prevent operational disruptions arising from HSSE-related non-compliance.
- Participate in scheduled HSSE compliance audits across assigned sites.
- Review operational safety practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Document audit findings and communicate relevant observations to responsible stakeholders.
- Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of corrective action plans.
- Support improvements in hazard reporting, security compliance and emergency preparedness.
- Work with site teams to strengthen awareness of HSSE procedures and responsibilities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in safety management and operational compliance.
- Participate in relevant training activities to strengthen HSSE knowledge and professional competence.
- Pursue accreditation as an Incident Investigator.
- Work toward obtaining relevant professional certifications identified for the role.
- Maintain awareness of developments in workplace safety, security and environmental compliance.
- Develop analytical, communication and leadership capabilities through ongoing learning.
- Participate in HSSE assessments and work toward achieving average scores of at least 70%.
- Apply newly acquired knowledge to improve safety practices and site compliance.
- Bachelor 's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability or a related scientific field.
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in HSSE or Security.
- Knowledge of workplace hazard identification and safety inspection practices.
- Understanding of health, safety, security and environmental compliance requirements.
- Ability to support site inspections, audits and corrective action monitoring.
- Familiarity with emergency preparedness and fire safety procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and computer systems.
- Fluency in English for internal business operations.
- Fluency in Arabic for communication with government authorities.
- Strong knowledge of safety management principles and practices.
- Analytical thinking and critical problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Ability to identify workplace hazards and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Effective team coordination and people management skills.
- Strong organizational and inspection capabilities.
- Ability to communicate safety requirements clearly to relevant stakeholders.
- Understanding of security operations and service compliance monitoring.
- Ability to support emergency preparedness activities and evacuation exercises.
- Strong recordkeeping and administrative skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with site management, contractors and security teams.
- Awareness of applicable regulatory compliance requirements.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Proactive approach to incident prevention and operational risk reduction.
- Support a 65% increase in hazard identification and reporting.
- Contribute to a 45% reduction in preventable incidents through corrective and preventive measures.
- Ensure identified hazards are documented and addressed promptly.
- Conduct daily security service verifications and unannounced site inspections.
- Monitor SLA discrepancies and support relevant corrective measures.
- Maintain visibility of security competency and quality performance against established assessment criteria.
- Conduct monthly fire safety inspections.
- Organize and supervise emergency evacuation exercises.
- Support compliance with relevant fire safety and emergency response requirements.
- Maintain accurate HSSE records, certifications and equipment inventory information.
- Update the Site Compliance and Hazard Tracker.
- Support timely completion of audit findings and corrective actions.
- Monitor contractor compliance and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Pursue Incident Investigator accreditation and relevant HSSE certifications.
- Participate in professional training and competency assessments.
- Work toward an average HSSE assessment score of at least 70%.
Al-Futtaim is looking for a safety-conscious and detail-oriented HSSE professional with practical experience in workplace safety, security operations or related compliance activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to identify hazards, conduct inspections, maintain accurate records and coordinate effectively with site personnel and management. The position requires strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to incident prevention and the ability to support emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance. Candidates should be comfortable communicating in English for internal operations and Arabic when dealing with government authorities. A commitment to professional development, continuous improvement and responsible safety practices will be important for success in this role.
Established in the 1930s and headquartered in Dubai, Al-Futtaim is a diversified privately held regional business operating across more than 20 countries. The Group employs more than 40,000 people and represents over 200 international brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Its operations span automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, artificial intelligence, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships to create long-term value for customers, communities and business partners.
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