Senior HSE Officer – Manufacturing Safety & Compliance

AirQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Q Limited is seeking a proactive HSE Officer to lead health, safety and environmental activities across manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, and maintenance facilities in the UAE. You will implement policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5–8 years of HSE experience in industrial settings, NEBOSH IGC, and strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations. ISO 45001/14001 familiarity and incident investigation experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OHS, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• NEBOSH IGC certification required or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Diploma is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of UAE HSE laws and regulations.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience in risk assessments, incident investigations, safety inspections, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HSE activities across manufacturing, assembly, warehouse and maintenance facilities.
• Implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures and safe working practices.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments (HIRA) and JSA.
• Monitor PTW systems for high-risk activities and ensure PPE compliance.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses; drive corrective actions.
• Manage environmental compliance including waste handling and pollution prevention.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, maintenance, QA and warehouse teams on safety.
• Maintain HSE records and support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Support ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 systems; prepare regular HSE reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Environmental management

Investigations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)

NEBOSH Diploma (advantage)

Job description

Air Q Limited is seeking a proactive HSE Officer to lead health, safety and environmental activities across manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, and maintenance facilities in the UAE. You will implement policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5–8 years of HSE experience in industrial settings, NEBOSH IGC, and strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations. ISO 45001/14001 familiarity and incident investigation experience are essential.