QHSE Coordinator (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment)
Job N 4
ENTRY
FULL TIME
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Job Summary
The QHSE Coordinator supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the company's Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems. The role ensures compliance with UAE labor law, OSHAD/local municipality regulations, and relevant international standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), while promoting a strong safety and quality culture across the manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of QHSE policies, procedures, and management systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (or equivalent) requirements.
- Conduct routine workplace inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments across production, warehouse, and utility areas; identify hazards and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and tracking of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure.
- Coordinate and deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and training sessions for new hires, employees, and contractors.
- Maintain and monitor compliance with UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE) labor law requirements and applicable municipality/free zone HSE regulations (e.g., OSHAD in Abu Dhabi, Dubai Municipality requirements, or Civil Defence codes).
- Support internal and external audits (customer audits, ISO certification audits, regulatory inspections) by preparing documentation and coordinating corrective actions.
- Monitor and maintain quality control records, calibration schedules, and non-conformance/customer complaint logs; support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
- Coordinate permit-to-work systems, PPE issuance and tracking, fire safety equipment checks, and emergency preparedness drills (fire drills, evacuation procedures).
- Track and report QHSE KPIs (e.g., lost time injury frequency rate, near misses, audit findings, non-conformances) to management on a regular basis.
- Manage waste handling, environmental monitoring, and compliance documentation in line with UAE environmental regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date QHSE documentation, registers (COSHH/chemical inventory, risk assessments, MSDS/SDS files), and legal compliance trackers.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement with production operators, warehouse staff, and coordination with the Shipping/Warehouse teams on safe material handling practices.
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent HSE qualification is highly preferred; ISO 9001/14001/45001 Internal Auditor certification is an advantage.
- Minimum 3-5 years of QHSE experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
- Solid working knowledge of UAE labor law, OSHAD/Dubai Municipality/Civil Defence requirements, and ISO management system standards.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with QHSE/EHS software systems is an advantage.