HSE Officer-Infrastructure

Position: HSE Officer

Company: Island Tower Electromechanical Works LLC
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Location: UAE / Project Sites

1. Job Summary

The HSE Officer is responsible for implementing, monitoring and maintaining the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental standards at project sites. The role involves ensuring compliance with company HSE policies, UAE regulatory requirements, client requirements and project-specific safety procedures.

The HSE Officer will support safe execution of MEP, civil, infrastructure, chilled-water, district cooling, underground utility, pipeline and construction activities by identifying hazards, implementing appropriate control measures and promoting a strong safety culture among employees, subcontractors and site personnel.

2. Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the company’s HSE policies, procedures and site-specific HSE plans.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards and potential risks, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor construction activities including excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering, lifting, pipeline installation, welding, working at height, confined spaces and other high-risk activities.
• Ensure that Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Permit-to-Work requirements are properly implemented before commencement of relevant activities.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections and maintain proper records of observations, violations and corrective actions.
• Conduct Toolbox Talks, safety inductions and HSE awareness sessions for employees, workers, subcontractors and visitors.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements and ensure employees are using the appropriate PPE for their activities.
• Verify that work permits are obtained and valid for activities such as excavation, hot work, confined space entry, lifting operations and other permit-controlled activities.
• Monitor excavation and underground utility activities to ensure proper barricading, access/egress, shoring, edge protection, dewatering and safe working conditions.
• Inspect scaffolding, ladders, lifting equipment, machinery, tools and other work equipment and report unsafe conditions.
• Ensure proper traffic management, site access control, pedestrian segregation and housekeeping at project sites.
• Monitor lifting operations and ensure compliance with approved lifting plans, lifting procedures and requirements for cranes, lifting accessories and operators.
• Ensure emergency arrangements are established and maintained, including emergency exits, fire extinguishers, first-aid facilities, emergency contacts and evacuation procedures.
• Report, investigate and document accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences and assist management in implementing preventive and corrective actions.
• Maintain HSE records, including inspection reports, toolbox talks, training records, incident reports, corrective action reports, permits and other required documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams, supervisors, engineers and subcontractors to resolve HSE issues and improve site safety performance.
• Stop or recommend stopping unsafe work where there is an immediate risk to personnel, property or the environment and immediately report the matter to the concerned management.
• Monitor environmental requirements including waste management, spill prevention, dust control, noise control and proper disposal of construction waste.
• Ensure that employees and subcontractors comply with client HSE requirements and applicable project rules.
• Conduct regular HSE meetings and participate in project safety meetings as required.
• Follow up on outstanding safety observations and ensure corrective actions are closed within the required timeframe.
• Support preparation for client, consultant and authority HSE inspections and audits.
• Assist in preparing and updating emergency response plans and participate in emergency drills.
• Promote a positive safety culture by continuously communicating safe working practices and encouraging employees to report hazards and near misses.
• Perform any other HSE-related duties assigned by the HSE Manager, Project Manager or Management.

3. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE qualification is preferred/required.
• Additional certifications such as IOSH, OSHA, First Aid, Fire Safety or other relevant HSE certifications will be an advantage.
• Valid UAE HSE-related training/certifications as required for the project.
• Immediate joiners preffered

4. Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant HSE experience in construction, infrastructure, MEP or utility projects.
• Experience in civil and mechanical infrastructure works, underground utilities, pipelines, chilled-water/district cooling projects will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of construction-site hazards and control measures.
• Experience dealing with clients,

Work Location: In person