Safety Engineer – (DEWA / Transco / Taqa)

Hudson Manpower; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UAE is seeking experienced Safety / EHS Engineers for high-voltage transmission line and substation projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and NEBOSH certification, along with 5-10 years of experience in EHS roles. The position requires hands-on experience in overhead transmission lines and compliance with safety regulations. Immediate joiners are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of proven experience in EHS roles.
• Hands-on experience in Overhead Transmission Lines and/or Substation Projects.
• Prior DEWA / TRANSCO / TAQA approval or work experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HSE inductions and awareness sessions for all site personnel.
• Develop, implement, and monitor HSE and welfare plans.
• Perform routine site inspections and lead incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Work Method Statements (WMS), and risk assessments.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with HSE policies.
• Provide reports on safety performance and site compliance.

Skills

Overhead Transmission Lines (220kV / 400kV / 765kV) experience

Strong communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical)

NEBOSH Certification

Job description

We are looking for experienced Safety / EHS Engineers for high-voltage transmission line and substation projects in the UAE. Candidates with prior approvals or direct experience with DEWA, TRANSCO, or TAQA will be given preference.

• Job Title: Safety / EHS Engineer
• Location: UAE (On-Site)
• Industry: Transmission Lines / Substation Projects
• Experience Required: 5–10 Years
• Joining: Within 30–60 Days (Immediate Joiners Preferred)
• Certification: NEBOSH Certified (Mandatory)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) with regular college is must

• NEBOSH Certification (Mandatory)

• 5–10 years of proven experience in EHS roles

• Hands-on experience in Overhead Transmission Lines (220kV / 400kV / 765kV) and/or Substation Projects

• Prior DEWA / TRANSCO / TAQA approval or work experience is Must

• Valid passport with at least 9 months validity

• Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct HSE inductions and awareness sessions for all site personnel
• Develop, implement, and monitor HSE and welfare plans
• Perform routine site inspections and lead incident investigations
• Ensure compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Work Method Statements (WMS), and risk assessments
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure all works are carried out in line with company HSE policies
• Provide reports and documentation related to safety performance and site compliance