HSE Officer

Job description / Role

Job Summary: Carry out the day to day operations of HSE department/ requirements and contribute to the application of effective Health, Safety and Environmental management by providing technical support

Responsibilities (but not limited to):
• Develop, effectively implement & monitor compliance with the Project site Health & Safety management System and Project site HSE plan.
• Conduct risk assessments to detect potential hazards and plan precautionary measures.
• Establish Project HSE Audit program and perform Internal HSE audit on site.
• Maintain relevant HSE logs and documentation.
• Conduct job site safety inspections.
• Ensure that all necessary safety equipment are on site.
• Coordinate the issuance of the necessary work permits with the supervisor and subcontractor representatives.
• Assist in the compliance of applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare applicable HSE reports as necessary.
• Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors.
• Assist in the development and presentation of relevant HSE training
• Observe HSE regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel.
• Ability to work with employees and achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance.
• Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our client (TCAJV) and regulatory agencies.
• Comply with company and HSE procedures and policies.
• Conduct daily and monthly HSE Meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed.
• Write, implement, develop and manage HSE Programs, Policies and Procedures
• Perform facility HSE Inspections.
• Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE
• Have knowledge and enforce compliance of Regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHAD, etc.), including company HSE policies and procedures.
• Assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment.
• Oversee Behaviour Based / Observation Safety Programs.
• Follow Fall Protection program, inspect all fall protection equipment and maintain inspection records.
• Ability to oversee Safety Incentive Programs.
• Assist in administering and maintaining compliance programs such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, work at Height, etc.
• Liaison with the client to understand expectation.
• Liaison with local governmental authorities and stay informed of changes to local regulations or standards

Requirements

• University Degree in Occupational, Health & Safety management or environmental science or any equivalent degree with minimum of 15 years’ experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety position; Technical writing.
• Accredited HSE qualifications (NEBOSH certified)
• Willing to work different shifts.
• Be SPOC for all HSE activities and represent company in coordination meetings with other parties.
• Good interpersonal, communications and presentation skills.
• Based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, work place is in Abu Dhabi

About the Company

RP International is the leading specialist recruitment consultancy in the established and emerging telecoms markets.

From our hubs covering the Americas, Europe the CIS, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific we have partnered with operators, vendors, systems integrators and consultancies in more than a hundred countries, giving us an in-depth understanding Of cultural sensitivities, local business practices and hiring requirements.

Our clients and candidates benefit from the long-term perspective and breadth of knowledge that comes from working with an industry partner.

From our beginnings providing telecoms expertise into deregulating markets, we have developed our range of services to supply executive search, contingent, contract and launch and transformation resource solutions across the industry.

Our historic success in cross-border search assignments connects our clients to a global network of industry talent.

We identify the best available candidates on a local, regional and international basis.