Senior EHS Engineer – Safety Leadership & Compliance

PeopleStrong; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC in Dubai seeks an experienced HSE professional to conduct detailed Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for transformer installation and related high-risk activities. You will manage the PTW system, ensure proper authorization, and enforce LOTO procedures to safeguard personnel and equipment.

You will also oversee electrical safety compliance, PPE inspection, grounding/earthing, and high-risk task inductions, while leading toolbox talks and RCA-based

Qualifications

• Must conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for transformer installation, cable pulling and switchyard gantry erection.
• Must manage and audit Permit-to-Work (PTW) system ensuring authorization before entry to energized/restricted areas.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to keep equipment de-energized and safe.

Responsibilities

• Verify PPE and voltage requirements; inspect and test PPE and tools for compliance.
• Oversee grounding and earthing systems during construction to prevent energization.
• Monitor excavation/trenching with proper shoring and safety practices.
• Lead safety inductions for workers, contractors and visitors; conduct daily toolbox talks on high-risk activities.
• Perform incident and near-miss investigations using RCA to drive corrective actions and continuous safety improvements.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk Assessment

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Electrical safety

Safety inductions

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Education

General Diploma

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Job description

PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC in Dubai seeks an experienced HSE professional to conduct detailed Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for transformer installation and related high-risk activities. You will manage the PTW system, ensure proper authorization, and enforce LOTO procedures to safeguard personnel and equipment.

You will also oversee electrical safety compliance, PPE inspection, grounding/earthing, and high-risk task inductions, while leading toolbox talks and RCA-based