Senior HSE Engineer - Power & Utilities (UAE)

ElsewedyElectric; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ElsewedyElectric seeks an experienced HSE professional to ensure TAQA and UAE HSE compliance on major site projects in Abu Dhabi. You will implement the HSE Plan, conduct risk assessments, and lead toolbox talks to drive a safe work environment.

You will perform regular inspections, coordinate with client and management, and oversee subcontractor HSE performance, while delivering daily to monthly safety reports and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of UAE HSE experience in construction, infrastructure, power, electrical or utility projects.
• Proven experience in power transmission, distribution, substations, electrical networks, and associated civil works.
• Experience working on TAQA / Abu Dhabi utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of TAQA HSE requirements, ADOSH/ADPHC requirements and UAE HSE legislation.
• TAQA or other similar approved HSE Engineer in UAE.
• NEBOSH IGC
• ISO 45001 and 14001 lead Auditor

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with TAQA, ADOSH/ADPHC, and project HSE requirements at site.
• Implement and maintain the Project HSE Plan, procedures, risk assessments and PTW requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety observations, audits and toolbox talks, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Monitor electrical, lifting, excavation, work at height, confined space, scaffolding and other high risk activities.
• Lead incident and near miss investigations, identify root causes, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and control subcontractor HSE performance, ensuring compliance with approved HSE requirements.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports, statistics, KPIs and performance updates, and coordinate with the client and project management.

Skills

HSE management

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Site inspections

Client coordination

Education

NEBOSH IGC

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Job description

ElsewedyElectric seeks an experienced HSE professional to ensure TAQA and UAE HSE compliance on major site projects in Abu Dhabi. You will implement the HSE Plan, conduct risk assessments, and lead toolbox talks to drive a safe work environment.

You will perform regular inspections, coordinate with client and management, and oversee subcontractor HSE performance, while delivering daily to monthly safety reports and KPIs.