HSE / Environmental Manager
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEContract Type: Permanent
Job Purpose
Manage, coordinate, and provide support services for all operational and technical HSE matters related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment with the objective of Total Loss Control. Promote a high level of HSE awareness amongst all employees through structured HSE training and audits. Analyze and assess all risks associated with operational activities. Ensure the conduct of proper HSE audits for operational activities and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee the management of all operational, HSE audits, and training activities.
- Review and endorse all HSE inputs on tender documents for all projects.
- Establish and implement short and long-term HSE goals and objectives for operational activities, HSE training, and audits.
- Coordinate with departments to set HSE targets and objectives.
- Review and update HSEMS / EMS manuals to ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and local & international HSE legislations.
- Prepare a budget for HSE operations, training, and audits, and monitor expenditures to remain within the allocated budget.
- Ensure that HSEMS/ISM/EMS (ISO 14001) and ISO 45001 audits are conducted.
- Ensure regular audits and inspections of subcontractors' personnel, sites, and activities.
- Lead the conduction of Behavioral Safety Audits (BSA) and high-profile tours as per HSEMS guidelines.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Science or equivalent.
- Diploma in Safety Management (DipSM) and/or NEBOSH/IOSH diploma or equivalent.
- NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA/OSHAD or equivalent certification.
- Certification in HSE audit is preferable.
- Experience: Minimum 12 years of related work experience in similar industries.
Competencies
- Knowledge of local & international HSE laws and regulations.
- Effective communication skills in both oral and written English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to represent the company in high-level conferences and meetings.
- Ability to operate effectively in a multinational work environment.
- Excellent leadership, command, and control skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.