HSE Officer

Role Purpose

Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations, local authority requirements, and client HSE standards.
• Implement and enforce company HSE policies, procedures, and site-specific HSE plans.
• Monitor compliance with approved method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Coordinate with site operation team to address HSE non-compliances and improvement actions.

Site Monitoring & Inspections

• Conduct daily site safety inspections covering MEP activities (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire fighting).
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions and ensure immediate corrective actions.
• Issue safety observations, NCRs, and stop-work notices when required.
• Monitor use of PPE and safe work practices.
• Ensure safe housekeeping and access/egress throughout the site.

Risk Assessment & Control

• Participate in preparation and review of Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Ensure high-risk activities (work at height, hot works, lifting operations, confined spaces) are properly controlled.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with HSE requirements.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and HSE training sessions.
• Promote safety awareness and behavior-based safety programs among site staff and workers.
• Maintain training and induction records.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Report, investigate, and analyze accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Prepare incident reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up on implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with management, consultants, and authorities during investigations when required.

Environmental Management

• Monitor environmental aspects such as waste management, spill control, noise, and dust control.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and project environmental management plans.
• Promote environmentally responsible practices on site.

Documentation & Audits

• Maintain HSE records, registers, and reports.
• Assist in internal and external HSE audits conducted by clients, consultants, or authorities.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports to HSE Manager.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering, Safety, or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE certification (mandatory).
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as an HSE Officer in MEP or construction projects in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE safety regulations and MEP construction activities.