HSEQ Specialist - MEIA Graduate Program

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for talents like you to join our full-time permanent position in our MEIA Graduate Program. Your journey in this program will consist of challenging and exciting tasks and your development will be accelerated through formulation of personal development plan, local or internal assignments and focused training programs over the course of a year. As an HSEQ Specialist, you will play a key role in promoting a strong Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality culture across our operations. You will support compliance with legal and company standards, contribute to risk management initiatives, and help maintain a safe, sustainable, and high-performing work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.

In this job role, you will report to the HSEQ Manager and will be based in Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, Dubai, U.A.E.

Responsibilities:

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies, procedures, and management systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company standards.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments, identifying hazards and driving corrective actions to enhance safety and operational performance.
• Support incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and ensure effective preventive and corrective measures are implemented and sustained.
• Maintain HSEQ and ISO documentation, ensuring records, procedures, and site practices remain accurate, compliant, and audit ready.
• Deliver HSEQ inductions and awareness training to employees, contractors, and visitors, promoting a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and key stakeholders to support Permit to Work processes, manage high-risk activities, and drive continuous improvement in HSEQ performance.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Bachelor’s degree in health, Safety & Environment (HSE) or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in an HSE role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• NEBOSH or OSHA certification is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

The competencies we look for:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgements.
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

What We Offer:

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company: Jotun Powder Coatings U.A.E. Ltd.

Contract Type: Regular Time Type: Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 25.08.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Powder Coatings UAE (LLC), established in 1990, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, 2 warehouses and more than 140 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the UAE through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc.

We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 68 companies and 40 production facilities globally, and over 10 933 employees.

The Jotun Group’s sales in 2025 was NOK 34.3 billion.

The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and five geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.

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Jotun believes that paints and coatings play a key role in a sustainable future. We strive to act responsibly in everything we do, and protect property with a minimum environmental impact.

We embrace responsibility for our employees and the societies where we operate. With a strong corporate culture and sound values, we create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where people can grow.

In addition, Jotun strives to make a positive impact through community initiatives and collaboration