Officer EHS

The Officer EHS is responsible for executing, maintaining, and reviewing Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) practices and procedures in coordination with internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities. The role ensures a safe and healthy working environment for AD AIRPORTS employees and contractors, while providing oversight of the implementation and maintenance of safe work procedures across AD AIRPORTS premises.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence and compliance with OSHAD, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 requirements and maintain organizational documentation in line with regulatory standards.
• Conduct workplace inspections and system audits; prepare reports identifying potential hazards and areas for improvement.
• Undertake risk assessments and prepare Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
• Provide safety promotion and education services; identify, coordinate, and deliver appropriate Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs.
• Participate in OHS Committees and provide guidance on incident and accident investigations; assist in major accident investigations as required.
• Support managers, senior officers, and staff in improving health and safety practices and addressing specific safety issues.
• Maintain a central register of reported incidents, injuries, and hazard statistics.
• Ensure hazardous substances are correctly identified at each worksite and maintain an up-to-date hazardous substances register and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in coordination with department managers.
• Monitor and measure work environments and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Support the EHS Manager and liaise with regulatory authorities and stakeholders, including:
  • Department of Municipalities and Transport
  • OSHAD
  • GCAA
  • EAD
  • FANR
  • Etihad
  • Third-party certification bodies
  • Other stakeholders and contractors

Requirements and Skills

Core Competencies

• Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain organizational documentation.
• Proficiency in risk assessment and hazard identification.
• Ability to conduct safety inspections and audits and prepare detailed reports.
• Capability to implement and support safety training programs.
• Effective communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).
• Environment, Health and Safety Auditing Certification or equivalent auditing qualification.
• Aerodrome/Aviation-specific courses related to EHS, auditing, compliance, or regulatory frameworks.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant EHS experience.
• Experience in EHS incident investigation and reporting.
• Experience in assessing workplace hazards.
• Knowledge of national and international environment, safety, and security regulations.
• Knowledge of the aviation industry.