Supervisor Safety (UAE National)

EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA); Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in Dubai seeks a Health, Safety & Environment professional to lead Process Safety Management, risk assessment and data-driven safety improvements.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations and maintenance teams to ensure ISO 45001 compliance, perform audits and coach staff on safety practices across site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH IGC, IOSH or ADOSH preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in HSE roles within heavy manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Process Safety Management protocols in high-risk areas including molten metal handling and gas systems.
• Lead process hazard analysis and ensure adherence to safety-critical procedures.
• Investigate incidents and develop corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain safety dashboards and analytics to track performance.
• Coach frontline workers and supervisors on safety procedures and reporting.

Skills

HSE Management

OSH Regulations

Safety Audits

Incident Investigation

Data Analytics

Hazard Identification

PHAs

Root Cause Analysis

Training & Coaching

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HSE

Accreditations/Membership (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Policies, Processes & Procedures

Implements approved departmental policies, systems, processes, procedures and controls covering all areas of the Safety department so that all relevant procedural legislative requirements are adhered to while delivering a quality cost-effective service in a consistent manner within their assigned area of operations.

Process Safety Management

• Implement and oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols for high-risk areas including molten metal handling, gas systems and hazardous materials.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and ensure adherence to safety-critical procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve process safety controls and mitigate risks.
• Prepare hazardous area classification documentation, Safety and Fire Fighting layouts, escape route, traffic management mapping and other safety drawings as needed.

Day-to-Day Operations

Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations: OSHA, ISO 45001, local labour laws etc. Monitor adherence to safety policies, procedures and best practices tailored to an aluminium company. Conduct internal audits, inspections and compliance reviews recommending corrective actions.

Investigation & Reporting

Facilitate the investigation of workplace accidents, work-related injuries and other serious events determining root causes and implementing corrective actions. Use data analysis and root cause methodologies e.g. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Bowtie Analysis to improve incident prevention. Ensure timely communication of lessons learned and best practices to prevent recurrence.

Data Analysis & Safety Performance Metrics

• Utilize data analytics to track and analyse safety performance indicators e.g. incident rates, near-miss trends, exposure levels.
• Develop dashboards and reports to provide insights into safety trends and risk factors.
• Apply predictive analytics to proactively identify safety risks and prevent incidents.

Interaction and Coaching

Support in organizing toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness campaigns. Coach frontline workers and supervisors on safety-related topics encouraging compliance and reporting unsafe conditions.

Inspection & Testing

Be familiar with local regulatory requirements and International Standards. Develop and initiate routine evaluations of the workplace as required, advising on all aspects of safety precautions to identify any areas of non-compliance with local regulatory requirements and internationally accepted standards and recommend solutions to ensure compliance.

Safety, Quality & Environment

Complies with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. Provide health and environmental inputs such as health risk assessments (e.g. chemical exposure, noise, lighting, ergonomics, human factors engineering, environmental impact assessments) to projects.

People Management

Observe and coach workers to comply with safety procedures and protocols.

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

Stay updated on industry best practices and technological advancements in safety data analytics and process safety. Recommend and implement data-driven safety improvements in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams. Drive initiatives for continuous improvement in safety performance metrics and process safety.

Emergency Preparedness

• Assist in conducting safety-related drills and emergency evacuations.
• Support emergency response teams in case of workplace incidents.

Related Assignments

Performs other related duties or assignments as directed.

Authority & Decision Making

Strong intuition to understand what matters most and critical thinking and deep analytical skills to identify and understand core issues and opportunities. Collaborative mindset: prioritize integrated business goals over individual targets and collaborate across boundaries to leverage strengths of the organization to maximize value. Courage of conviction and ability to make sound decisions. Able to focus on what is right. Understand business drivers and priorities and advise on decisions affecting health and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field. Preferably an accreditation or membership to a recognised association.
• Certifications: Basic safety certifications (e.g. ADOSH Practitioner, NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Lead Safety) are preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 2-3 years of relevant working experience in a similar heavy manufacturing industry in HSE, Technical, Operations, Process Design or Engineering functions.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of HSE Management systems and international HSE standards.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-focused skills.
• Good time management and priority setting skills.
• Hazard identification, risk analysis and assessment methodologies (e.g. Hazard Identification (HAZID), Inherent SHE Review, PHAs).
• Risk scenario development techniques, including various methods of risk analysis.
• Root Cause Analysis techniques (ICAM, 5 WHYs, Why Tree, etc).
• Data analysis and/or Excel capability.
• Engineering curiosity and initiative to capture opportunities and deliver value.
• Willing to go above and beyond base expectations to achieve superior business results.
• Strong communicator, able to positively influence decision-makers to act.
• Strong attention to detail and observation skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor front-line workers/supervisors including EHS representatives and coordinators.