Senior Specialist - HSE

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports is seeking a Senior Specialist - HSE for the Abu Dhabi Food Hub to lead health, safety, and environmental compliance across operations. This role will drive the Integrated Management System (IMS) in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure adherence to internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate with authorities and clients, pursue certifications, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance across operations.
• Establish, implement, and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) in collaboration with the Business Process Manager and Operations Leaders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for certification audits and authority interactions, driving continuous improvement.

Job description

The Senior Specialist - HSE at AD Ports Group’s Abu Dhabi Food Hub is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance, as well as quality assurance initiatives within the Economic Cities & Free Zones Cluster.

This role plays a critical part in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the Integrated Management System (IMS) along the Business Process Manager and Operations Leaders, ensuring that all operational protocols meet both internal standards and external regulatory requirements. The specialist will act as the primary point of contact for certification audits and authority relevant interactions, driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of compliance and quality throughout the division.

The Senior Specialist - HSE will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, authorities and clients to review, update, and enforce protocols, policies, and procedures. This role demands a proactive approach to identifying risks, leading corrective actions, and ensuring that the Food Hub maintains the highest standards of safety, quality, and sustainability. Success in this position is measured by the achievement of certifications, audit outcomes, and the ongoing enhancement of documented operational excellence.