HSE Officer

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting management in implementing a project specific HSE Management System in accordance with Hill corporate and Client requirements.
• Assist management in developing project specific HSE procedures in accordance with the Hill Corporate HSE management system and related change management procedures.
• Supporting the implementation and embedding of positive HSE behaviors and leading safety cultures.
• Review, comment, and advise the Client on the suitability of the Contractors HSE Management Plan and related safe systems of work.
• Review and approve task specific MSRA / JSA / RAMS based on the requirements of each activity.
• Review and approve as required Permit to Work applications and related supporting documentation for suitability.
• Conduct proactive HSE Audits and Inspections as necessary to verify the suitable and sufficient implementation of the Contractors HSE Management Plan.
• Supervise as required the operational readiness and performance of HSE Critical Systems and Equipment.
• Review and advise the Client of the suitability of the Contractors HSE induction training and competence management arrangements.
• Support the implementation of the Hill HSE training and competence arrangements including but not limited to HSE inductions, risk awareness and management, and environmental controls.
• Investigate and report incidents.
• Monitor and control Contractor for compliance with contractual and client HSE requirements.
• Preparation of various HSE reports and ad hoc reporting as per the client requirement.
• Investigate and report incidents, accidents, and near misses to Management in accordance with Hill policies and procedures.
• Maintain their own knowledge and competence of current HSE practice, industry developments, and changes in legislation and internal corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HSE Director or line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• The proposed candidate shall have 12 years experience in the health, safety, and environmental field.
• Good Technical / Engineering Knowledge.
• English and MS Office Proficiency Experience.
• Excellent understanding of local HSE regulations and HSE procedures as per UAE and Abu Dhabi laws.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by HSE related master's degree; or
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by HSE related bachelor's degree or NEBOSH Diploma.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience (As Engineer) accompanied by Post-Secondary HSE Qualification (NVQ level 5 / 6).
• Membership of a recognized international professional body (IOSH etc.) at graduate level or above with a demonstrable CPD record for the past 12 months.
• A working knowledge of OSHAD OSHMS Practitioner A Grade or B no longer required under ADOSH, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and recognized auditor qualification with ISO 9001 as a desirable requirement.
• Experience in landscape and infrastructure projects.