Senior Engineer - Health, Safety & Environment

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.