Senior HSE Officer

Innovo Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovo Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to ensure compliance with local and international standards and to implement the HSE Management System across the site.

You will conduct daily site inspections, deliver inductions and trainings, manage risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement in safety, health, and environmental practices on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant HSE experience.
• NEBOSH certification is required.
• Diploma or degree, as required by client specifications or zoning authority requirements.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and potentially shift work.
• Strong knowledge of HSE standards, hazards, controls, and international best practices.
• Hands-on experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections and monitor high-risk activities to ensure HSE compliance.
• Ensure PPE usage, site access, housekeeping, and signage align with rules.
• Conduct project HSE inductions and monthly training for workers and subcontractors.
• Develop and implement monthly project HSE training schedules and risk assessments.
• Provide job-specific training aligned with identified risks and approved risk assessments.
• Monitor environmental compliance and report deviations with timely corrective actions.
• Inspect firefighting equipment and ensure emergency procedures are current.
• Follow up on HSE action points and maintain incident reports and investigations.
• Coordinate with project operations, consultants, and relevant authorities to improve HSE performance.

Skills

NEBOSH

HSE Standards

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Education

Diploma or degree

Job description

Job Description:

Role Purpose

To ensure full compliance with local, statutory, and international HSE standards, rules, and regulations, and to effectively implement the HSE Management System across the site.

Key Accountabilities

HSE and Quality Accountabilities

• Comply with company HSE and Sustainability policies and contribute to maintaining a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace.


• Adhere to Quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance business performance.


• Ensure compliance with local, statutory, and international HSE standards, rules, and regulations, and implement the HSE Management System; ensure HSE policies are clearly and regularly communicated to all employees; and apply HSE disciplinary procedures when required.


• Ensure that risk assessments and permit-to-work systems are effectively implemented and adhered to by all operatives.


• Implement the safety controls necessary to comply with local legal requirements and client specifications.


• Assist the HSE Superintendent in ensuring that an effective HSE risk management process is established and maintained.

Site Inspection and Operational Safety

• Conduct regular daily site inspections and monitor high-risk activities to ensure full compliance with HSE requirements.


• Ensure safe access, good housekeeping, and proper safety signage, and liaise with storekeepers to arrange approved HSE materials and resources.


• Ensure and enforce compliance with PPE requirements and site rules.

HSE Training and Awareness

• Conduct project HSE induction training and monthly HSE training for all new workers, including subcontractors.


• Develop and implement monthly project HSE training schedules, including training for subcontractors.


• Provide job-specific training to the project workforce in line with identified risks and approved risk assessments.

Environmental and Emergency Preparedness

• Monitor environmental compliance and report any deviations, ensuring timely corrective action is taken.


• Inspect and maintain the condition of firefighting equipment and ensure emergency procedures are current and effectively implemented.

Incident Reporting and Follow-Up

• Follow up on HSE meeting action points as directed by the HSE Superintendent.


• Maintain and monitor accident and incident reports in accordance with company policies and procedures, conduct investigations, and submit the required documentation to the HSE Superintendent.

Coordination and Continuous Improvement

• Assist the HSE Superintendent in coordinating with the project operations team, consultants, and relevant government authorities.

Innovation & Value Creation

Drive innovation and encourage continuous improvement and cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within well-established contracting companies in the GCC.

• NEBOSH certification is required.


• Diploma or degree, as required by client specifications or relevant zoning authority requirements.


• Ability to work in outdoor environments and site conditions, including shift work within manual or workshop settings.


• Strong knowledge of HSE standards, operational hazards, control measures, and international HSE best practices.


• Hands-on experience in implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements.


• Ability to influence employees and promote the effective implementation of HSE tools and practices.

Requirements: