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Job Title: HSE Officer
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Reports To: HSE Manager / Project Manager / Management
Location: UAE
Job Purpose
The HSE Officer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. The role involves ensuring a safe working environment, identifying workplace hazards, conducting inspections, and promoting compliance with applicable UAE regulations and company standards.
Key Responsibilities1. Health & Safety
- Implement and monitor company HSE policies, procedures, and safety programs.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and identify unsafe conditions and practices.
- Carry out risk assessments and recommend appropriate control measures.
- Ensure employees follow all safety rules, procedures, and safe work practices.
- Monitor the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure proper compliance.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe occurrences and prepare reports.
- Maintain records of safety inspections, incidents, corrective actions, and training.
2. Environmental Responsibilities
- Monitor workplace activities to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
- Promote proper waste segregation, storage, and disposal practices.
- Identify potential environmental risks and recommend preventive measures.
- Support initiatives to reduce waste, pollution, and unnecessary consumption of resources.
3. Training & Awareness
- Conduct HSE induction and safety awareness training for employees and new joiners.
- Organize toolbox talks and safety briefings where required.
- Promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization.
- Ensure employees understand emergency procedures and workplace hazards.
4. Emergency Preparedness
- Assist in preparing and maintaining emergency response procedures.
- Conduct and coordinate emergency drills such as fire evacuation and first aid drills.
- Ensure emergency exits, fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, and other safety equipment are accessible and properly maintained.
- Coordinate with relevant personnel during emergencies and report incidents to management.
5. Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with applicable UAE HSE laws, regulations, and authority requirements.
- Maintain accurate HSE records, checklists, inspection reports, permits, and certificates.
- Prepare periodic HSE reports for management.
- Follow up on corrective and preventive actions until closure.
- Assist during internal and external HSE audits and inspections.
6. Workplace Monitoring
- Monitor housekeeping, access routes, electrical safety, fire safety, and general workplace conditions.
- Ensure contractors and visitors comply with company HSE requirements.
- Report unsafe acts and conditions immediately and recommend corrective actions.
- Stop or escalate unsafe work when there is an immediate risk to health or safety.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent HSE certification is preferred.
- Relevant HSE experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of UAE health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- First Aid and Fire Safety training/certification is an advantage.
Required Skills
- Good knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
- Strong observation and hazard-identification skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prepare professional reports and maintain HSE documentation.
- Ability to conduct safety training and toolbox talks.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate with employees, management, and contractors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Completion of scheduled HSE inspections and audits.
- Timely closure of corrective actions.
- Employee compliance with HSE procedures and PPE requirements.
- Completion of required safety training and toolbox talks.
- Proper maintenance of HSE records and documentation.
- Compliance with applicable legal and company HSE requirements.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of company information.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
- Perform any other HSE-related duties assigned by management.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve workplace health, safety, and environmental performance.
Work Location: In person
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