HSE Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled HSE Officer to manage the Health Safety and Environmental systems for a large solar park construction project in the UAE. Operating under a schedule of rates contract, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and fostering a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and monitor the client’s HSE policies and procedures tailored to the solar park project.
   
2. Formulate HSE plans, procedures, action plans, and programs in consultation with the Project Manager and HSE Lead.
   
3. Ensure compliance with project-specific HSE codes and standards.
   
4. Conduct regular HSE trainings as per the training matrix and deliver effective toolbox talks (TBT) with the site in charge before work commencement.
   
5. Prepare and issue HSE information and guidelines as required.
   
6. Provide safety instructions and information to employees to ensure safe work practices.
   
7. Participate in HSE-related meetings, take minutes, and follow up on actions.
   
8. Conduct regular workplace HSE audits and inspections covering all aspects of health and safety.
   
9. Identify safety non-compliance issues, notify the Project Manager and HSE Lead, document the non-compliance, and recommend corrective actions with timelines.
   
10. Monitor safe work conditions and adopt proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
    
11. Collaborate with Engineers or the engineering team to prepare safety documentation including risk assessments, HSE audits, safety walkthrough reports, and incident reports.
    
12. Foster a safe work environment and take ownership of safety initiatives.
    
13. Discuss current HSE concerns and learning points during Safety Committee Meetings.
    
14. Consult with the group safety head and other leaders to ensure alignment with company safety policies and protocols.
    
15. Investigate all incidents and accidents, preparing reports in line with standard procedures and sharing them with the Project Manager and HSE Lead.
    
16. Maintain a detailed record of observations, near misses, LTIs, and other safety incidents ensuring proper documentation.
    
17. Conduct regular emergency drills to promote awareness and preparedness among employees.
    

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

Mandatory (Entry Level):

1. Degree in Occupational Health and Safety from an accredited academic institution.
   
2. NEBOSH Certification.
   
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and software relevant to job functions.
   
4. In-depth understanding of relevant ISO standards and reporting techniques.
   

Preferred:

1. Certification in Behavioral Safety Management.
   
2. Working knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques, and concepts.
   

Experience (Work Related):

1. Minimum (2-3) years of experience managing construction projects with HSE responsibilities including oil and gas maintenance projects.
   
2. Experience in the Middle East and the solar sector is highly desirable.