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Senior Engineer - Health, Safety & Environment

Al Ghurair
Abu Dhabi, UAE
fulltime
Mid-Senior
2 weeks ago
engineeringdesignproject managementmaintenancequality controltechnical
Free

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Strategic

  • Provide guidance on HSE legislation and corporate standards to project teams, management, and contractors.
  • Conduct daily inspections, monitor incidents, prepare weekly, monthly, and yearly HSE reports.
  • Investigate incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances; recommend corrective and preventive actions.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, DEWA/TRANSCO consultants, and client representatives to ensure HSE compliance on site.
  • Allocate HSE resources, plan staff schedules, and ensure site HSE team efficiency.
  • Ensure project Environmental Management Systems meet ADEHSMS, UAE regulations, and project-specific HSE plans.
  • Develop and implement HSE programs, training, and site-specific procedures.

Operational

  • Integrating legislative requirements and corporate HSE standards into operational business systems.
  • Changing site-level perceptions and attitudes toward HSE compliance.
  • Managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and subcontractors while ensuring consistent HSE practices.

People Management

  • Lead, mentor, and supervise site HSE Officers to ensure efficient implementation of HSE policies.
  • Conduct HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and workshops to raise safety awareness and competency.
  • Monitor staff performance and recommend development or corrective actions as required.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning across project teams.

Product/Process Movement

  • Identify and implement improvements in HSE processes, reporting systems, and risk control measures.
  • Recommend new tools, technologies, and procedures to enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance.
  • Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of implemented HSE initiatives and corrective measures.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to align HSE performance with corporate and project standards.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelors/Masters in Engineering (any discipline).
  • NEBOSH IGC certification.
  • First Aid and Fire Fighting training.
  • OSHAD Registration as OHS Practitioner.
  • DEWA approval as HSE Engineer.
  • 10–15 years in HSE roles, preferably in electrical substation construction projects.
  • Experience participating in client-organized meetings, conferences, and seminars.
  • Risk assessment, incident investigation, reporting, and corrective action implementation.
  • Analytical & Problem Solving.
  • Teamwork & Cooperation.
  • Interpersonal Understanding.
  • Customer Service Orientation.

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