Site HSE Officer

Emirates Panel Company Trading LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Panel Company Trading LLC is seeking an experienced HSE professional to create, implement, and update safety programs across our Dubai sites, ensuring compliance with government health and safety regulations and company standards.

You will conduct safety audits, lead on-site trainings, investigate incidents, coordinate with Dubai Civil Defense and authorities, and maintain safety documentation to drive continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Safety.
• NEBOSH and/or IOSH certificates.
• Knowledge of scaffolding erection, dismantling and inspection.
• First Aid, Fire Warden, Environmental training, Ergonomics, Rescue training.
• 5+ years in construction, UAE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and update site safety programs.
• Conduct safety audits and site inspections.
• Train staff on health and safety policies.
• Coordinate with authorities for permits and licenses.
• Investigate incidents and manage workers' compensation.
• Maintain safety documentation and reports.

Skills

OSH Policies

Safety Audits

Training & Awareness

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

NEBOSH

IOSH

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

Creating, enacting, and updating job safety programs for employees that encompasses government health and safety regulations as well as company standards for safety in the workplace. Ensures all site staff are following established policies and safety regulations to help create safer office & construction site. Conducting safety audits, site inspections and training employees on the importance of health and safety on the job.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation and government entities.
• Implement and maintain an appropriative OSHMS to ensure a high level of safety awareness and that safe system of work are being practice.
• Inspect premises to identify issues or non-conformity; on site and in factory; along with risk assessment.
• Manage oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
• Advice management on: Injury prevention method; Public safety; Legal requirements for safety; PPE requirements; Managing potential Hazards; Safe Working Method; Housekeeping issues; and First aid.
• Maintain documents, memos / circulars, all pertinent certificates of all employees and equipment/working structures, procedure documents/ project safety & environmental plan requirements.
• Coordinate with Dubai Civil Defense and Dubai municipality to review requirements / Drawings / any requirement needed for license renewals, releasing shipments.
• Conduct or direct required testing to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle workers compensation claims.
• Monitor the site activities and make sure that these are executed as per the HSE plan and procedures.
• Conduct site safety orientations and trainings as required.
• Carry out onsite safety audits and inspection periodically and produces inspection report to project engineer, operations manager and client consultant.
• Prepare daily health and safety reports.
• Organize and maintain necessary project safety documentation to eliminate work-related accidents and used it to evaluate and identify the cause of the accident.
• Standardize health and safety in order to maintain consistency.
• Evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and develop strategies to control risks in workplace
• Ensure that HSE policies and procedures are being followed and implemented.
• Maintain company's interest and objectives when dealing with third parties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Safety or related field
• Certificates such as NEBOSH, IOSH, knowledge in Scaffolding erection, dismantling and inspection, First Aid, Fire Warden, Environmental training, Ergonomics, Rescue Training.

Years of Experience:

At least 5 years experience in the construction field, preferably in the UAE and the Gulf region