HSSE Officer - Safety and Compliance

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking an HSSE Officer to ensure health, safety, security, and environmental controls across sites in Dubai. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, hazard management, emergency preparedness, and collaboration with site teams and authorities.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in HSE-related field, at least 1 year of HSSE experience, and strong documentation and reporting skills. Arabic and English proficiency are required, with frequent site travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability, or related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in HSSE, workplace safety, security, or related operational environment preferred.
• Fluent English reading, writing and speaking; Arabic reading and speaking capability required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned sites daily and address hazards promptly.
• Work with Site Safety Committees to strengthen hazard identification and reporting.
• Implement corrective and preventive measures to reduce incidents.
• Participate in HSSE compliance audits and track actions to closure.
• Review daily security operations against procedures and competency standards.
• Act as initial focal point for incident reporting and follow-up investigations.
• Coordinate monthly Emergency Response Team meetings and ensure readiness of emergency equipment.

Skills

Health and safety management

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Incident reporting

Emergency response planning

Permit to Work

Contractor safety

Compliance auditing

MSDS management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HSSE Officer - Safety and Compliance Job Snapshot

Role: HSSE Officer - Safety and Compliance

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Automotive

Function: Occupational Health and Safety

Experience: Minimum 1 year preferred

Job Type: Full-time

HSSE Officer - Safety and Compliance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Automotive opportunity supporting Al-Futtaim operations through effective health, safety, security, and environmental controls across assigned sites. The role offers an opportunity for an HSSE professional to strengthen regulatory compliance, reduce preventable incidents, improve emergency preparedness, conduct safety inspections, and promote consistent hazard management across day-to-day business operations.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Automotive
• Function: Occupational Health and Safety
• Salary: 7000-11000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The HSSE Officer serves as an operational link between site teams, safety committees, security personnel, contractors, and management. Regular site presence is central to the position, allowing hazards to be identified early and corrective measures to be implemented before they develop into incidents. The officer also supports emergency readiness, regulatory documentation, permit compliance, safety training, and security controls, helping protect employees, visitors, assets, and business continuity across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned sites daily and ensure identified hazards are eliminated, controlled, or escalated without unnecessary delay.
• Work with Site Safety Committees through regular inspections and monthly meetings to strengthen hazard identification and reporting.
• Implement corrective and preventive measures aimed at reducing avoidable workplace incidents.
• Participate in HSSE compliance audits, document gaps, and track agreed actions through closure.
• Review daily security operations against deployment risks, approved procedures, and required competency standards.
• Act as the initial focal point for incident reporting and follow up on corrective actions arising from investigations.
• Develop and supervise site-specific emergency response arrangements and evacuation exercises.
• Conduct monthly fire safety inspections in accordance with internal requirements and applicable government regulations.
• Verify that locations maintain the required number of appropriately trained and certified First Aiders and Fire Wardens.
• Coordinate monthly Emergency Response Team meetings and check the readiness of emergency equipment.
• Maintain current HSE records covering site documentation, certifications, inspections, training, and safety equipment inventories.
• Ensure emergency procedures and Material Safety Data Sheets are available and communicated for hazardous chemicals.
• Monitor third-party and contractor safety performance through spot inspections and Permit to Work compliance checks.
• Keep informed of relevant local and federal HSE requirements and support their implementation across assigned operations.
• Assist with mandatory permits, licenses, certifications, and compliance requirements connected with Trade License renewals.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities and internal teams where security system or regulatory improvements are required.
• Deliver toolbox talks, on-site HSSE awareness sessions, and practical safety guidance to employees.
• Participate in internal audits, emergency mock drills, compliance reviews, and incident prevention initiatives.
• Prepare HSSE reports and maintain audit-ready records for management and regulatory requirements.
• Travel regularly between assigned locations to verify that required HSSE controls remain operational.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in HSSE, workplace safety, security, or a related operational environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of hazard identification, risk controls, incident prevention, emergency response, and compliance monitoring.
• Familiarity with Permit to Work processes and contractor safety requirements.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capability when evaluating operational risks.
• Careful attention to documentation, certifications, inspection findings, and corrective action records.
• Ability to coordinate with employees, contractors, security teams, management, and external authorities.
• Confident in managing disagreements and resolving safety-related operational issues constructively.
• Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Arabic reading and speaking capability is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer-based reporting systems.
• Willingness to travel frequently between assigned sites.
• Motivation to develop professional credentials such as Incident Investigator, IOSH Managing Safety, Fire Warden, and First Aider certifications.

Skills Set

• Health and safety management
• HSSE compliance
• Hazard identification
• Risk assessment
• Incident reporting
• Corrective and preventive action
• Incident investigation
• Emergency response planning
• Emergency evacuation drills
• Fire safety inspections
• First aid coordination
• Fire Warden coordination
• Permit to Work
• Contractor safety
• Compliance auditing
• Security operations monitoring
• HSE documentation
• MSDS management
• Regulatory compliance
• Safety inspections
• Toolbox talks
• HSSE training
• IOSH Managing Safety
• Emergency equipment inspection
• Microsoft Office
• Compliance reporting

Why Join Us

The position provides broad exposure to operational safety, security, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, and regulatory requirements across active business locations. Frequent site involvement creates practical opportunities to develop investigation, auditing, risk management, and safety leadership capabilities while contributing directly to incident reduction and safer working conditions. Al-Futtaim 's established Automotive operations also provide the scale and stability for continued development within HSSE and occupational safety careers.

About the Company

Al-Futtaim is a diversified privately held regional group headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with established businesses across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Its operations rely on structured safety, security, environmental, and governance practices to protect people, assets, customers, and business continuity across a large regional network.