HSE Officer

Qualifications

* Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

* NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent recognized HSE qualification.

* Minimum **3–5 years of HSE experience** in construction, infrastructure, or marine projects.

* Knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, OSHAD requirements, and AD Ports HSE procedures.

* Familiar with Risk Assessments (RA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Method Statements, Permit to Work (PTW), and incident reporting.

* Experience conducting site inspections, toolbox talks, HSE inductions, and safety training.

* Ability to investigate incidents and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

* Good understanding of environmental protection, waste management, and emergency response procedures.

* Good communication skills in English (spoken and written); Arabic is an advantage.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HSE reporting.

Preferred Certifications

* NEBOSH IGC (Mandatory)

* IOSH Managing Safely or Working Safely

* First Aid & CPR

* Fire Warden / Fire Fighting

* Working at Height

* Confined Space Awareness

* Incident Investigation

* Defensive Driving (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

* Support the HSE Manager in implementing the Project HSE Plan.

* Conduct routine site inspections and report unsafe acts and conditions.

* Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and safety awareness sessions.

* Monitor compliance with project HSE requirements, PPE usage, and Permit-to-Work procedures.

* Assist in preparing Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and JSA reviews.

* Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental events.

* Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, training records, and safety statistics.

* Coordinate emergency drills and support environmental compliance activities.

* Ensure subcontractors comply with project HSE requirements.

* Promote a positive safety culture and support the project's Zero Harm objectives.