Manager - HSEQ

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 480,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports seeks a senior HSEQ leader to drive the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Cluster HSEQ management framework across vessels, ports and contractors. You will oversee health, safety, environment, quality, security and business continuity, ensuring compliance with IMS/SMS/ISPS and ISO standards.

This role requires 8–10 years of maritime HSEQ experience, strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate legislation into practical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field with strong HSEQ foundation.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced responsibilities.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 45001/14001/9001 and/or ISO 22301 preferred.
• NEBOSH IGC or IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent HSE qualification required/preferred.
• Experience with maritime safety, security, business continuity or risk management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical guidance on all HSEQ matters across departments, vessels and contractors.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HSEQ management systems in line with IMS, SMS, ISPS, MLC, and ISO standards.
• Lead HSEQ risk assessments, audits, incidents, investigations and business continuity planning.
• Monitor HSEQ performance via KPIs, dashboards and reports; recommend corrective actions to senior management.
• Drive HSEQ awareness, training campaigns and a proactive safety culture.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical reporting

Problem solving

Communication

Maritime regulatory knowledge

Auditing and investigations

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety / Environmental Science / Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HSEQ reporting systems

Job description

Lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of the Cluster HSEQ management framework to ensure safe compliant and sustainable maritime operations. The role oversees health safety environment quality security and business continuity activities ensures compliance with applicable local and international requirements and promotes a proactive safety and quality culture across business units vessels sites contractors and stakeholders.

strong SECTION III KNOWLEDGE amp SKILLS strong

• Bachelor s degree in Health amp Safety Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Marine Engineering Quality Management or a related field
• Master s degree is preferred
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 45001 ISO 14001 ISO 9001 and or ISO 22301 is preferred
• NEBOSH IGC IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent HSE qualification is required preferred based on business requirements
• Relevant maritime safety security business continuity or risk management certifications are an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken English Arabic is an added advantage
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant HSEQ experience including experience in maritime shipping ports offshore or vessel operations with team leadership exposure
• Strong knowledge of maritime HSEQ requirements IMS SMS ISPS MLC ISO standards regulatory compliance and contractor safety management
• Experience in HSEQ audits inspections risk assessments incident investigation emergency response and business continuity planning
• Ability to interpret legislation and standards and translate them into practical procedures controls and improvement plans
• Strong analytical reporting and presentation skills with the ability to use HSEQ data to support decision-making
• Excellent stakeholder management communication and influencing skills across operational and leadership levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSEQ reporting systems experience with dashboards and performance monitoring tools is an advantage
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of developing high-performing teams and promoting a proactive safety culture
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving adaptability and continuous improvement capabilities

Job Responsibilities

Provide leadership and technical guidance on all HSEQ matters across departments business units vessel masters crews clients contractors and service providers. Develop implement and maintain HSEQ management systems policies procedures and standards in line with IMS SMS ISPS MLC ISO standards regulatory requirements and AD Ports Group requirements. Act as Designated Person Ashore DPA where applicable to monitor the effective implementation of the Safety Management System and ensure safe vessel operations. Ensure implementation review and maintenance of Ship Security Plans SSP emergency response arrangements crisis management plans and business continuity requirements. Lead HSEQ risk assessments audits inspections incident investigations and assurance reviews ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions are identified tracked and closed. Monitor HSEQ performance through KPIs dashboards audits incident trends observations and compliance reports and provide clear recommendations to senior management. Evaluate and approve Business Unit HSEQ SOPs records registers and operational controls to ensure compliance with integrated Health Safety Environment and Quality Management System requirements. Maintain registers of applicable legislation codes of practice standards and maritime best practices and ensure relevant updates are communicated and implemented. Support departments in conducting business impact assessments and developing business continuity strategies recovery plans and emergency response exercises. Drive HSEQ awareness training campaigns and engagement initiatives to strengthen safety leadership quality culture and environmental responsibility across the Cluster.

People Management Responsibilities

Lead coach and develop the HSEQ team by setting objectives providing regular feedback and supporting capability development Plan team resources assign priorities and ensure effective delivery of HSEQ initiatives inspections audits training and reporting activities Identify skills gaps and training needs and ensure team members remain updated on regulatory changes industry standards and best practices Promote collaboration accountability and continuous improvement within the team and with business stakeholders

Strategic Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Cluster HSEQ strategy annual plan objectives budget performance monitoring framework and improvement roadmap Align HSEQ plans with business priorities operational requirements regulatory expectations and AD Ports Group standards Analyze safety quality environment and business continuity data to identify trends emerging risks and improvement opportunities Champion continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned best practices digital tools and innovation into HSEQ processes Advise senior leadership on HSEQ risks regulatory compliance assurance outcomes and strategic initiatives required to improve performance

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Marine Engineering, Quality Management or a related field; Master's degree is preferred. Lead Auditor certification in ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and/or ISO 22301 is preferred. NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent HSE qualification is required/preferred based on business requirements. Relevant maritime safety, security, business continuity or risk management certifications are an advantage. Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is an added advantage. Minimum 8-10 years of relevant HSEQ experience, including experience in maritime, shipping, ports, offshore or vessel operations, with team leadership exposure. Strong knowledge of maritime HSEQ requirements, IMS, SMS, ISPS, MLC, ISO standards, regulatory compliance and contractor safety management. Experience in HSEQ audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigation, emergency response and business continuity planning. Ability to interpret legislation and standards and translate them into practical procedures, controls and improvement plans. Strong analytical, reporting and presentation skills with the ability to use HSEQ data to support decision-making. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills across operational and leadership levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSEQ reporting systems; experience with dashboards and performance monitoring tools is an advantage. Strong leadership capability with a track record of developing high-performing teams and promoting a proactive safety culture. Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving, adaptability and continuous improvement capabilities.