Health And Safety Officer jobs in United Arab Emirates

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Reviews the contract documents for each Construction Package in respect of OSHE requirements and procedures and advises the Construction Manager of any deficiency.
• Reviews and advises the Project Director/Manager on on-site safety organizations and key personnel CVs as submitted by the Contractors.
• Develops and implements OSHE Systems.
• Continually improves OSHE implementation across the project by providing direction and guidance to our client and assessing the effectiveness of the Management System and taking part in the annual review.
• Performs Risk Assessment as deemed necessary.
• Ensures all activities on-site comply with safety procedures in respect of the format signed off by the Safety Officer.
• Ensures OSHE Staff on site are adequate and reports to the Project Director in case of a shortfall. Ensure team members on-site follow safety procedures and report to the Project Director in case of deficiency.
• Participates in weekly meetings and monthly executive meetings.
• Coordinates with other OSHE Managers to ensure that OSHE policy is implemented.
• Participates with PM staff in reviewing and assessing the Closeout Report.
• Oversees and monitors the HSE performance of the Contractor and CSC.
• Undertakes on-site monitoring of OSHE performance.
• Leads HSE meetings on the project.
• Cooperates with all parties involved and ensures OSHE is a priority.
• Assists the CSC with the management of OSHE on the project.
• Reports on HSE issues on behalf of the PMC as required.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 15+ years of experience in the health and safety field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience (as a manager or above) accompanied by an EHS-related masters degree.
• Or 6 years of relevant work experience (as a manager or above) accompanied by an EHS-related bachelors degree; or NEBOSH Diploma.
• Or a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience (as a manager or above) accompanied by Post-Secondary EHS Qualification (NVQ level 4/5).
• In addition to the above qualifications, Practitioners shall be OSHAD- OSHMS Practitioner A Grade and lead auditor qualification 14001, 18001 & 45001 etc.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Up-to-date knowledge of all issues relating to Safety, Health, and the Environment.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and complete tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.