QHSE Engineer

STRAGO; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international industrial group in the UAE seeks an experienced QHSE Engineer to oversee quality, health, safety, and environment activities. The role involves ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, managing technical quality inspections, and maintaining the Quality Management System. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields, 8-15 years of relevant experience, and mandatory certifications including NDT Level 2. A strong background in Oil & Gas is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-15 years of QHSE experience in Oil & Gas or Rotating Equipment services.
• Proven experience working on ADNOC-regulated sites in the UAE.
• NDT Level 2 Certification (VT MT PT UT) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC/DEWA HSE requirements and UAE laws.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits.

Skills

NDT testing

Compliance management

Risk assessment

Technical report preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, or Environmental Science

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading international industrial group specializing in the service maintenance and refurbishment of rotating equipment. They are seeking an experienced QHSE Engineer to lead Quality Health Safety and Environment activities across field service workshop and project operations.

This role requires a hands-on professional who can manage compliance with ADNOC/DEWA standards while actively performing technical quality inspections (NDT) on critical machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Management (Q)
  • Develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001.
  • Prepare ITPs QA/QC plans and method statements for rotating equipment overhauls and repairs.
  • Technical Inspection: Conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) and quality inspections on turbine/compressor components.
  • Manage non-conformities root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
  • Conduct internal and supplier audits.
• Health Safety & Environment (HSE)
  • Ensure strict compliance with ADNOC/DEWA HSE requirements and UAE laws.
  • Develop and enforce HSE policies risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
  • Lead incident investigations and promote a strong safety culture in the workshop and on-site.
  • Manage environmental controls (waste management spill prevention) per ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Compliance & Operations Support
  • Liaise with client QHSE representatives during audits and inspections.
  • Support tendering activities by providing QHSE compliance documentation.
  • Maintain all HSE records statistics and dashboard reporting.
  • Authority to stop unsafe work and non-compliant activities.

Candidate Requirements

Experience & Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Safety or Environmental Science.
• Minimum 8-15 years of QHSE experience specifically within Oil & Gas Power or Rotating Equipment services.
• Mandatory: Proven experience working on ADNOC-regulated sites in the UAE.

Certifications (Must Have)

• NDT Level 2 Certification (VT MT PT UT) This is mandatory.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE certification.
• Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001) is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with ISO and 45001 management systems.
• Strong ability to prepare technical method statements and ITPs.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint).

STRAGO an equal employment opportunity employer is recruiting on behalf of our client. If your application matches the required profile you will be contacted to go ahead with the selection process.