HSE Engineer

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.
Support the implementation and embedding of positive HSE behaviours and leading safety cultures.
Review, comment, and advise the client on the suitability of the contractor's 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 contractor's HSE management plan.
Supervise, as required, the operational readiness and performance of HSE critical systems and equipment.
Review and advise the client on the suitability of the contractor's 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 contractors for compliance with contractual and client HSE requirements.
Prepare various HSE reports and ad hoc reporting as per client requirements.
Investigate and report incidents, accidents, and near-misses to management in accordance with Hill policies and procedures.
Maintain own knowledge and competence of current HSE practice, industry developments, 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 and engineering knowledge.
Proficiency in English and MS Office.
Excellent understanding of local HSE regulations and HSE procedures as per UAE and Abu Dhabi laws.
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as an engineer accompanied by an HSE-related master's degree; or
Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience as an engineer accompanied by an HSE-related bachelor's degree or NEBOSH diploma.
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience as an engineer accompanied by a post-secondary HSE qualification (NVQ level 5 or 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.
Working knowledge of OSHAD-OSHMS practitioner A Grade or B Grade is 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.