Senior HSE Manager

Damco Spain SL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a dedicated Senior HSE Manager in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in health, safety, and environmental protection, ideally suited for high-risk environments. Responsibilities include developing safety plans, conducting site inspections, and coordinating safety trainings. Applicants must hold relevant certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH) and have significant experience within metalworking contexts, including oil and gas. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Engagement in impactful projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a safety role within metalworking contexts.
• Ideal candidate has 10-12 years in EH&S, with 5-7 years as EH&S Manager.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Arabic and Italian are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review safety documentation and ensure compliance with laws.
• Develop and maintain the Health and Safety Plan.
• Conduct regular safety coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Perform job site safety inspections, document findings, and recommend actions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and team collaboration abilities

Effective communication across all organizational levels

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Capability to transform the safety culture

Education

Degree in Engineering, Safety Engineering, or similar discipline

Job description

Are you a safety-focused professional with wide expertise in HSE operations?

Maersk H2S Safety Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior HSE Manager with NEBOSH, IOSH, RSPP, ASPP level 6 to join our team in UAE. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-risk environments and is passionate about upholding the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental protection.

We Offer

• Working hours: 60 hours per week: 10h/day x 6 days/week
• A supportive and safety-conscious work environment
• The opportunity to contribute to impactful projects
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Key Responsibilities

• Review client-provided safety documentation and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
• Develop and maintain the Health and Safety Plan in collaboration with the HSES team
• Prepare and update emergency and evacuation plans based on actual site conditions
• Coordinate the procurement and availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all site personnel and visitors
• Organize safety orientation and training sessions tailored to site-specific risks and procedures
• Implement personnel and vehicle identification systems to ensure controlled site access
• Conduct regular safety coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders
• Plan and execute emergency drills in line with site configuration and emergency plans
• Perform job site safety inspections, document findings, and recommend corrective actions
• Suspend activities when safety conditions are inadequate
• Lead Toolbox Talks to address safety issues and corrective measures
• Report and address unsafe behaviours or conditions on site
• Manage Permit to Work and Lockout/Tagout systems during commissioning
• Organize additional safety training as needed
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

We are looking for

• Residency: UAE resident, living and working locally
• Education: degree in Engineering, Safety Engineering, Industrial Technical Diploma, or similar scientific discipline
• Experience: minimum 5 years in a safety role within metalworking contexts (preferably steelworks or oil & gas), ideally 10–12 years in EH&S, with at least 5–7 years as EH&S Manager
• Certifications: NEBOSH, IOSH, RSPP, ASPP, or other qualification equivalent to level 6 of the EH&S qualification framework
• Skills:
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration abilities
• Effective communication across all organizational levels
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Capable of transforming the safety culture
• Site Activities: willingness to continuously supervise the activities of workers directly in the work area, carrying out office activities at the end of shift
• Additional Expertise: root cause analysis, emergency response, accident investigation reporting, safety procedures, audits, minutes of meeting, firefighting, lifting, chemical handling, permit‑to‑work systems, confined space entry, gas testing, advanced risk assessment
• Language: fluent in spoken and written English, Arabic and Italian are a plus
• Preferred: previous experience in Gulf region

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.