HSE Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. JOB DETAILS

Job Title: HSE Officer

Division: Support Services

Department: Internal Audit & Compliance

Reports To: HSSE Manager

2. JOB PURPOSE

Lead, develop, and execute the Health Safety and Environment (HSE) plan for the Group across all its applicable properties to ensure compliance with Group's HSE guidelines and regulatory standards. Drive continual improvement by sharing best practices and working closely with regulatory bodies to understand compliance requirements and safety standards. He / she will be the first point of contact and chief representative on site during HSE emergencies.

3. ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Risk & Compliance Management: Contribute to effective management of HSE risks through performing regular HSE risk assessments. Monitor and report effectiveness of risk management measures implemented by the business units. Perform regular compliance reviews (HSE inspections/audits) to assess consistent adherence to the HSE regulatory requirements and guidelines.
2. Health & Safety Management: Ensure provision of safe working environment through development and maintenance of the Group HSE Management Strategy & System (HSE Manual guidelines etc.). Monitor effectiveness of implementation by business units.
3. Emergency Response Management: Develop and implement emergency response plans to contribute to the emergency readiness of the organization (e.g. emergency evacuation in case of fire accident response etc.). Identify & train emergency respondents such as fire wardens, first aid providers, etc. Ensure that staff members are aware of the appropriate emergency response through periodic trainings (mock drills, classroom trainings, etc.). Provide awareness material to employees from time to time (posters, signage, etc.).
4. Awareness & Trainings: Ensure the adoption of safe working practices by promoting awareness of HSE regulatory requirements/guidelines through regular training and awareness sessions to staff across all business units. Liaise with the HR department on all HSE trainings.
5. Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships, communicate effectively, and be the focal point for all HSE related matters for both internal (AFG staff) and external (government/regulatory agencies such as Civil Defence) stakeholders.
6. Environment Management: Contribute to the group’s environment management program by reviewing appropriateness of design and effectiveness of associated programs implemented by business units (e.g. waste management, energy saving, etc.).

4. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Executive Management, Senior & Middle Management, Emergency Respondents (fire wardens, first aiders, etc.), Employees

External: Suppliers, Regulatory Authorities, Government Entities

5. QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE COMPETENCIES

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Certificate in occupational health and safety management from a recognised institute (e.g. NEBOSH). UAE driving licence. Very good command of spoken & written English and Arabic.

Experience: 5 – 6 years of experience in a similar position independently handling diverse aspects of HSE.

Core Competencies: Leverage Industry Best Practices, Drive Accountability, Champion Change, Encourage Excellence, Develop and Engage Employees, Display Emotional Maturity, Impact Across Business.

6. OTHER INFORMATION

Statements in this Job Description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of the job but are not to be interpreted as totally inclusive.

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Skills: Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Inspection, Visio, Accountability, Compliance, Excel