Safety Officer - HSE - AF Engineering

Al Futtaim Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP698-9597

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Al-Futtaim Engineering is multi-disciplinary engineering organization which has been operating throughout the United Arab Emirates since 1974. As a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, we enjoy the benefits of being a part of one of the leading business houses operating in the lower Gulf Region.

Through our five divisions, we offer a wide variety of products and services in the construction, commercial and industrial sectors. Our involvement in numerous large scale projects in the UAE has given us a wealth of experience. From Scaffolding to Elevators and Security Systems to Air-conditioning, Sanitary ware and Facilities Management, the Al-Futtaim name spells quality & reliability.

We are currently looking to recruit a Safety Officer to work from our Dubai base operations.

The key responsibilities are as follows:

* Representing Al Futtaim Engineering- responsible division in matters related to environment, health & safety (HSE)
* Providing HSE support to the Division on sites and where ever required
* Assisting management in advising HSE aspects and helping the project management to implement HSE on site
* Ensuring that an integrated management system are in compliant with  ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and HSE targets of Al Futtaim Engineering
* Training the AL Futtaim Engineering employees in matters related to EHS, and the management system
* Facilitating the annual HSE target-setting process, including target proposal in coordination with HSE Manager to division management
* Leading, investigating and maintaining records of misses, property damage, injuries, occupational illness and spills/loss of containment
* Ensuring Legal compliancy for AFE (responsible division) in Environmental & Health and Safety
* Verifying compliance through Internal Audits and Safety Walks
* Organizing /Facilitating External Audits in coordination with HSE Manager
* Planning, co-ordinating and supervising the day-to-day activities of the Safety Officers and Safety Technicians
* Providing safety and loss prevention information, support and mentorship for Operations personnel and other internal clients to ensure the safe and hygienic conduct of work

Requirements

To apply for this role you must have the following skills and experience:

* Musty be a Bachelor Degree
* Must have Professional/accredited HSE qualification/ NEBOSH Certified
* Must have minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in HSE role
* Must have experience in HSE roles particularly in Construction & Engineering
* Must have experience in conducting training courses

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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