Senior HSE Engineer: Safety, Risk & Compliance Leader

Thehseleader; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thehseleader is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead the development, review, and updating of health, safety, and environmental manuals and programs for projects, ensuring compliance with highest standards and regulations. You will guide field staff and coordinate risk assessments, training, and incident investigations.

Responsibilities include maintaining HSE documentation, auditing contractors, and delivering ongoing improvements to safety procedures, emergency plans, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or engineering.
• 8 years of experience including 4+ years in HSE engineering, inspection and management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates Safety and Environment standards, procedures, and guidelines in conformity with Company policies for use in-house or by Contractors/Consultants on Projects undertaken.
• Plans and prepares safety, health, and environmental impact assessment studies for new projects.
• Ensures all HSE manuals and documentation are current and accessible to field staff.
• Coordinates with project teams to integrate HSE considerations into project planning and execution.
• Implement programs, studies and activities related to Safety, Environment, Occupational Health and Hygiene as per the HSE standards and practices.
• Coordinate with HSE team for development and revision of HSE policies, procedures, method statement etc. as and when required.
• Identifies high-risk activities and conducts risk assessments of potentially hazardous operations.
• Recommends appropriate control procedures to mitigate identified risks.
• Engages with operational staff to undertake self-inspection programs and develop improvement checklists.
• Ensures ongoing monitoring and improvement of safety procedures based on operational feedback.
• Performs related duties such as conducting audits on contractors working with the company.
• Undertakes technical evaluation of equipment to ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Support in reviewing and revising HSE policies, procedures, method statements as and when needed.
• Participate in HSE Management System audits as per the annual audit plans.
• Coordinate with the internal and external focal points to perform external audits.
• Participates actively in incident investigation teams, analyzing incidents and deriving preventive measures.
• Prepares detailed reports on incident findings and recommendations for management review.
• Follows up on the implementation of approved recommendations to prevent recurrence of incidents.
• Maintains a comprehensive database of incidents and corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Submits weekly/monthly HSE reports to HSE Operation Department Manager, reporting on various HSE activities and any HSE issues including all company premises and any new construction/maintenance project sites within the area.
• Liaises with managers to conduct and coordinate emergency plans, ensuring staff familiarity with procedures.
• Monitors compliance with reporting and investigating procedures across all operations.
• Participates in Incident Investigation Teams and provides expert advice on safety matters.
• Identifies staff in need of HSE training through liaison with supervisors.
• Monitors course content by physically attending training sessions and participating in presenting such courses.
• Prepare, deliver the HSE related awareness training and conduct the workshops on new HSE procedures / policies.
• Promotes HSE matters continuously during training and operational activities.
• Develops Health, Safety, and Environment scope of works for Consultants and Contractors.
• Share and update the knowledge and information about the HSE updates and procedures for all related personnel to ensure aligned communication among them.
• Liaises with managers and supervisors to ensure effective communication of HSE policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with external consultants and contractors to align their HSE practices with company standards.
• Engages with stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across all operations.
• Represents the company in HSE-related meetings and forums, advocating for best practices and compliance.

Skills

HSE risk assessment

Incident investigation

HSE training

Technical writing

Auditing

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety or engineering

Job description

Thehseleader is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead the development, review, and updating of health, safety, and environmental manuals and programs for projects, ensuring compliance with highest standards and regulations. You will guide field staff and coordinate risk assessments, training, and incident investigations.

Responsibilities include maintaining HSE documentation, auditing contractors, and delivering ongoing improvements to safety procedures, emergency plans, and