Sr. Engineer - EHS

Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Safety Officer in Abu Dhabi to ensure compliance with safety standards during electrical projects. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, managing the permit-to-work system, and enforcing safety procedures.

The ideal candidate will lead safety training and incident investigations, ensuring all safety protocols are upheld. This role requires a strong background in electrical safety and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for electrical tasks.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, electrical safety standards, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to lead safety training and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for transformer installation and cable pulling.
• Manage and audit the permit-to-work system.
• Enforce LOTO procedures for maintenance safety.
• Ensure tools and PPE meet safety requirements.
• Verify temporary grounding methods during construction.
• Conduct site-specific safety orientations for contractors.
• Lead daily safety briefings focusing on high-risk activities.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Job description

1. Site Inspections & Risk Management

• Risk Assessments: Conduct detailed Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for tasks like transformer installation, cable pulling, and switchyard gantry erection.

• Permit-to-Work (PTW): Manage and audit the PTW system, ensuring all personnel have proper authorization before entering energized zones.

• LOTO (Lockout/Tagout): Strictly enforce LOTO procedures to ensure equipment is de-energized and safe for maintenance or installation.

2. Technical Safety Oversight

• Electrical Safety: Ensure all tools and PPE (Arc-rated clothing, insulated gloves) meet voltage requirements and are properly tested.

• Grounding/Earthing: Verify that temporary grounding is correctly applied during construction to prevent accidental energization.

• Excavation Safety: Substation projects involve heavy trenching for grounding grids; you will oversee shoring and underground utility detection.

3. Training & Compliance

• Inductions: Conduct site-specific safety orientations for all contractors and visitors.

• Toolbox Talks: Lead daily briefings focusing on high-risk activities scheduled for the day.

• Incident Investigation: Lead "Root Cause Analysis" (RCA) for any near-misses or accidents and implement corrective actions.