TAQA-Approved HSE Officer – Electrical Utilities

Bilfinger North America; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is seeking an experienced HSE Officer with TAQA approval to support the safe execution of power, utilities, electrical infrastructure, maintenance and construction activities in Abu Dhabi.

The role requires implementing TAQA standards, ADOSH-SF, and project HSE procedures, with hands-on experience in PTW, LOTO, HV safety, incident investigation and contractor safety management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or related.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE qualification.
• TAQA HSE Officer approval / HSE Competence Register status – Mandatory.
• 3–5 years of relevant HSE experience in power, utilities, electrical infrastructure, construction or maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of TAQA HSE requirements and System Safety Rules.
• Good knowledge of ADOSH-SF / Abu Dhabi OSH requirements.
• Practical knowledge of PTW, LOTO, electrical isolation and high-voltage safety.
• Experience with risk assessments, JSA/JHA, incident investigation and HSE inspections.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor project HSE plans, procedures and safe working practices in accordance with TAQA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with TAQA HSE procedures, System Safety Rules and applicable ADOSH-SF requirements.
• Conduct daily site inspections and identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
• Conduct and review Risk Assessments, JSA/JHA, Method Statements and Task Risk Assessments.
• Monitor and enforce Permit to Work (PTW) requirements.
• Ensure proper implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical isolation and energization/de-energization procedures.
• Monitor HV/LV electrical works, substations, switchgear, cable works and associated electrical activities from an HSE perspective.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety, earthing/grounding, arc-flash and energized-work controls.
• Conduct toolbox talks, HSE inductions, safety briefings and awareness programs.
• Monitor lifting operations, work at height, excavation, confined space, hot work and other high-risk activities.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with TAQA and project HSE requirements.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority where unsafe conditions or activities present unacceptable risk.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe occurrences and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct HSE inspections, audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, PTW documentation, incident reports and training records.
• Support emergency response plans, drills and crisis-management activities.
• Monitor HSE performance indicators and contribute to project HSE reporting.
• Liaise with TAQA representatives, project management, supervisors, contractors and other stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across the project.

Skills

TAQA System Safety Rules

PTW

LOTO

Electrical safety

Risk assessment

JSA/JHA

Incident investigation

HSE inspections

Contractor HSE management

HSE management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or related

NEBOSH IGC or equivalent

TAQA HSE Officer approval / HSE Competence Register

Job description

Bilfinger is seeking an experienced HSE Officer with TAQA approval to support the safe execution of power, utilities, electrical infrastructure, maintenance and construction activities in Abu Dhabi.

The role requires implementing TAQA standards, ADOSH-SF, and project HSE procedures, with hands-on experience in PTW, LOTO, HV safety, incident investigation and contractor safety management.