Project Hse Officer

Thehseleader; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Thehseleader in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HSE Officer to oversee daily on-site health, safety and environmental activities across fabrication sites and workshops.

You will conduct inspections, manage PTW, lead HSE meetings, deliver inductions, review risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant fabrication HSE experience.
• Proficient in risk assessments, PTW, incident reporting.
• Ability to conduct inductions and safety training.
• Strong observation and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections, safety walks, and toolbox talks.
• Monitor site/workshop activities for regulatory compliance.
• Manage and monitor the PTW system and permits.
• Identify unsafe acts/conditions and take corrective action.
• Inspect tools, equipment, PPE for safe conditions.
• Lead HSE audits, walk-throughs, and hygiene inspections.
• Prepare and review risk assessments for tasks/locations.
• Maintain emergency equipment and records; support response activities.
• Report incidents and participate in investigations.
• Maintain HSE documentation and training registers.
• HSE inductions and basic safety training for new workers.
• Lead HSE meetings and toolbox talks; promote safe practices.
• Ensure safety signage and emergency arrangements across sites.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

Reporting

Coordination

MS Office

Computer literacy

Education

Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline

Tools

PTW systems

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: HSE Officer

Are you an HSE professional passionate about workplace safety and building a strong safety culture? We are looking for a dedicated HSE Officer with experience in fabrication environments to oversee daily on-site health, safety, and environmental activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote safe working practices across our sites and workshops.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections, safety walks, and toolbox talk audits to ensure compliance with HSE procedures.
• Monitor site and workshop activities to ensure adherence to company, client, and regulatory requirements, including environmental controls.
• Manage and monitor the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system, ensuring permits are properly issued and controlled.
• Identify and address unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and security concerns, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Inspect tools, equipment, machinery, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safe working conditions.
• Conduct weekly HSE audits, site walkthroughs, and worksite hygiene inspections.
• Prepare and review risk assessments for specific tasks and work locations.
• Inspect and maintain emergency and safety equipment, including firefighting and first-aid equipment, and keep accurate records.
• Support emergency response activities, including first aid and initial firefighting, as required.
• Report incidents, participate in initial investigations, and ensure immediate corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, including observation logs, inspection reports, incident reports, and training registers.
• Conduct HSE inductions and basic safety training for new employees and contractors.
• Lead HSE meetings, toolbox talks, and safety stand-down meetings to promote awareness and safe work practices.
• Ensure appropriate safety signage, precautions, and emergency arrangements are in place across sites and workshops.
• Supervise and manage fire watch personnel, including deployment and timekeeping, as well as other direct reports where applicable.
• Provide general HSE supervision at worksites and projects, support departmental administrative activities, and report security concerns to the HSE Lead.

Requirements

Education

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline.

Certification

• NEBOSH Certification.
• ADOSH Registration.

Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in fabrication environments.
• Good understanding of site HSE procedures, risk assessments, PTW systems, and incident reporting.
• Ability to conduct safety inspections, toolbox talks, HSE inductions, and emergency response activities.
• Strong observation, communication, reporting, and coordination skills.
• Ability to promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic computer operations.