Senior Site HSE Specialist (Dubai Infrastructure Projects)

Khatib & Alami; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Site HSE Engineer to join their supervision services team. The role involves reviewing HSE plans, ensuring compliance with local regulations, conducting audits, and training staff on HSE practices. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in HSE within construction projects, possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and preferably hold HSE certification. Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential for successful communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a regional/multinational engineering firm in an HSE function.
• Demonstrated experience within an HSE function on construction supervision projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure responsibilities are fulfilled with high quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Liaise with the Quality & HSE Section for HSE plan development.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions on HSE for staff.
• Review and comment on contractors' HSE plans ensuring compliance.
• Conduct HSE audits and meetings on site.

Skills

Knowledge of construction supervision services and HSE best practices

Strong attention to detail

Good communication and presentation skills

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of technical safety risk assessment tools

Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certification in HSE

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Site HSE Engineer is a key member of the supervision services team. S / He reviews contractors' HSE plans and ensures their adherence to local regulations and client requirements. S / He conducts regular audits and inspections to ensure the adherence of contractors and subcontractors to approved HSE plans to protect labor and property on site. The jobholder prepares periodic HSE reports, highlighting key HSE non-conformances and proposed corrective action plans in coordination with the contractors' HSE teams. The Senior Site HSE Engineer also works closely with the Quality & HSE Section to enable corporate audits on the supervision site as per the corporate HSE audit schedules.

Key Responsibilities (Financial)

• Ensure responsibilities are fulfilled with a high quality and in a cost-effective manner

Key Responsibilities (Customer Focus)

• Liaise with the Quality & HSE Section for the development of construction HSE plans, as needed
• Conduct HSE training and awareness sessions for supervision staff on site, as needed
• Support Project Managers with managing client relations and expectations, as needed
• Ensure client satisfaction with HSE measures on site

Key Responsibilities (Internal Business Process)

• Support Associate Project Managers with the review of contractors' work program, as needed
• Review and comment on the contractors' HSE plans and ensure compliance of plans with local codes and regulations
• Provide input to the Associate Project Manager for the development of project risk management plans, identifying potential risks and corresponding contingency plans
• Enforce and implement HSE policies and procedures on site, in coordination with the contractor and his HSE representative
• Conduct periodic HSE meetings with supervision staff and the contractors' HSE representative
• Conduct HSE audits on site in accordance with corporate policies and procedures
• Identify HSE non-conformance issues on site and develop corrective / preventive actions to address non-conformances with the contractors
• Prepare periodic HSE performance reports, highlighting HSSE issues on site and recommend HSE initiatives and mitigation measures to address non-compliance patterns
• Carry out accident and incident investigations on site
• Provide input to the Planning Engineer for the development of project progress reports, as needed
• Cooperate with HSE audits conducted by the Quality & HSE Section on the project site, as per corporate policies and procedures
• Implement corporate policies and procedures

Qualification, Technical Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Certification in HSE is preferred
• Knowledge of construction supervision services and HSE best practices
• Understanding of local HSE regulations
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of technical safety risk assessment tools and process safety management systems
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic

Overall Experience Required to Execute this Role

• 10+ years of experience with a regional / multinational engineering firm in an HSE function

Specific Experience Required to Execute this Role

• Demonstrated experience within an HSE function on construction / construction supervision projects
• Experience with HSE audit activities and the resolution of HSSE non-conformances on construction sites
• Experience with HSE practices of contractors