Officer EHS

Overview

Responsibilities

• will include executing, maintaining and reviewing Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) practices and procedures in coordination with stakeholders and regulatory authorities to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for Abu Dhabi Airports employees and contractors.
• The EHS officer will provide oversight activities of the implementation and maintenance of safe work procedures for Abu Dhabi airports premises.
• Adhere and comply with OSHAD, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 and maintain organization documents according to regulatory bodies. Stay abreast of changes in environmental and safety legislation and implement necessary updates to company policies.
• Conduct workplace inspections / system audits and prepare reports outlining potential hazards and areas of improvement. This includes undertaking risk assessments and preparation of safe work method statements.
• Maintain a central register of reported incidents, injuries, and hazard statistics. Submit regular reports on EHS activities to management and governing bodies as required.
• Provide training and awareness, identify and co-ordinate the delivery of appropriate EHS programs that meet organizational needs.
• Promote a safety culture through regular communication and EHS workshops.
• Actively participate in / attend and provide information and guidance to EHS Committees on incident/accident investigation, determine root causes and implement corrective action. Prepare and submit incident reports to management and relevant authorities.
• Conduct routine site inspections and safety audits, ensuring proper documentation of the findings. Collaborate with internal and external auditors to review and improve safety practices.
• Assist managers, senior officers and staff in improving health and safety or dealing with specific issues as they may arise
• Ensure that hazardous substances are correctly identified at each worksite and maintain up to date hazardous substance register and material safety data sheets in coordination with Department Managers.
• Monitoring and measurement of work environment and Permit to Work.
• As required to support Manager EHS; Department of Municipalities and Transport, OSHAD, FANR, GCAA, Environmental Agency (EAD), Third Party Certification Bodies.
• Top competencies required
• Ability to ensure compliance and maintain organizational documentation.
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and hazard identification.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and sustainability practices.
• Ability to lead incident investigations and audits.
• Ability to implement safety training programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with all stakeholders.
• Fluency in both spoken and written Arabic and English.