Safety Officer

NAFFCO; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety solutions company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a proactive Safety Officer / HSE Engineer. This role focuses on implementing and improving Health Safety & Environment (HSE) systems across power plant and construction operations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of HSE experience in the UAE and strong knowledge of local regulations. The position requires excellent communication with diverse teams and the ability to enforce safety practices effectively across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in the UAE, specifically within power plants and industrial facilities.
• Proven experience in site safety supervision, audits, inspections, and training delivery.
• Good knowledge of UAE/GCC HSE laws and client standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine HSE inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations and client standards.
• Develop method statements and risk assessments for high-risk activities.
• Investigate incidents and prepare detailed investigation reports.
• Deliver HSE inductions and safety training for site personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of HSE management systems

Hands-on experience with permit-to-work systems

Incident investigation techniques

Effective communication with multinational teams

Strong observation and reporting skills

Proficiency in HSE documentation and MS Office

Ability to work independently across multiple sites

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Fire Safety

First Aid

Confined Space or Lifting Safety

Job description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive safety-focused Safety Officer / HSE Engineer in Abu Dhabi to support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Health Safety & Environment (HSE) systems across power plant industrial electromechanical and construction operations. The role requires strong site-based experience, solid knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, and the ability to work closely with operations contractors and management to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Key Responsibilities Safety Management & Site Oversight

• Conduct routine HSE inspections, audits and risk assessments across power plants, industrial facilities and electromechanical project sites.

• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations, authority requirements, client HSE standards and international best practices.

• Develop, review and implement method statements, risk assessments (RA), job safety analysis (JSA) and permit‑to‑work systems for high‑risk activities.

• Monitor and enforce safety controls related to:

  • Electrical and mechanical works

  • Heavy equipment and lifting operations

  • Confined space entry

  • Hot works

  • Working at height

  • Industrial and power plant operations

• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe acts/conditions, prepare detailed investigation reports, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks and safety training for employees, subcontractors and site visitors.

• Maintain and control HSE documentation including inspection records, training logs, incident registers and corrective action tracking.

• Support emergency preparedness and response including fire safety systems, drills, evacuation plans and coordination with site emergency teams.

• Coordinate with engineering, operations and procurement teams to ensure safe use of tools, equipment, chemicals and hazardous materials (COSHH / MSDS).

• Prepare and submit HSE performance reports, KPIs and statistics to management and clients.

• Support internal and external HSE audits, inspections and authority visits.

Required Skills HSE Systems Communication & Problem Solving

• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems applicable to power plants, industrial facilities and electromechanical works.

• Hands‑on experience with permit‑to‑work systems used in industrial and power generation environments.

• Solid understanding of incident investigation techniques and risk assessment methodologies.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with multinational site teams.

• Strong observation, reporting and follow‑up skills.

• Proficiency in HSE documentation and MS Office applications.

• Ability to work independently across multiple sites.

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (mandatory or strongly preferred).

• Additional certifications such as IOSH Fire Safety, First Aid, Confined Space or Lifting Safety are an advantage.

• Minimum 35 years of HSE experience in the UAE specifically within:

  • Power plants

  • Industrial facilities

  • Electromechanical or construction projects

• Proven experience in site safety supervision, audits, inspections and training delivery.

• Good knowledge of UAE/GCC HSE laws, authority requirements and client standards.

• Valid UAE driving license and willingness to travel between sites.