HSE Engineer

• Implement and monitor Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and plans across project sites.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations, client requirements, and applicable international safety standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and unsafe practices.
• Prepare, review, and implement Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and Method Statements.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with approved HSE procedures, Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, and safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific HSE requirements for electrical construction, substations, overhead transmission lines, and underground cable works, as applicable.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including working at height, lifting operations, excavation, confined space entry, and electrical work.
• Ensure proper implementation of electrical safety procedures, including isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and protection against electrical hazards.
• Conduct HSE induction, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness sessions for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and maintain HSE reports, inspection records, incident reports, and safety statistics.
• Monitor compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and ensure the availability and proper use of safety equipment.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve HSE-related issues.
• Monitor subcontractors' HSE performance and ensure compliance with project safety requirements.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and participate in emergency drills.
• Ensure proper management of hazardous materials, waste disposal, environmental protection, and pollution prevention.
• Monitor occupational health and welfare conditions, including housekeeping, sanitation, heat stress prevention, and site welfare facilities.
• Follow up on HSE observations, non-conformities, and corrective actions to ensure timely closure.
• Participate in client HSE meetings, internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain HSE documentation and ensure records are available for client reviews and project audits.
• Stop unsafe work where an imminent risk is identified and report significant safety concerns to project management.
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of the project HSE Management System.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline, as required by the client and applicable regulations.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant HSE experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in power transmission, substations, overhead transmission lines, underground cables, or other electrical infrastructure projects is preferred.
• NEBOSH IGC or an equivalent recognized HSE qualification is required or preferred, depending on project and client requirements.
• Knowledge of UAE HSE legislation, local authority requirements, and client-specific HSE standards.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, Permit-to-Work systems, and emergency response procedures.
• Experience conducting site inspections, safety audits, toolbox talks, and HSE training.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project management teams.
• UAE/GCC construction project experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, reporting, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently at project sites and manage multiple HSE priorities.

Job Details Primary Location: United Arab Emirates/Abu Dhabi//Head Office/Guardian Towers - Power UAE Job Posting: Oct 25, 2026, 2:35:12 PM Main Function: HSE Company Name: El Sewedy Power UAE Business Group