Group HSSE Officer

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Abdulla Al Rostamani Properties is a real estate developer having a diversified scope of activities which include property management, project management, and facilities management in addition to trading in properties.

Job Purpose

The HSSE Lead will be responsible for supporting and independently executing the Group's Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) requirements across assigned properties, facilities, projects and operations.

The position requires a technically competent and experienced HSSE professional who can independently conduct HSSE audits, inspections, risk assessments, fire and emergency drills, incident investigations, environmental assessments and compliance reviews, and prepare professional reports for management.

The role will also be responsible for following up on audit findings and corrective actions and supporting the effective implementation of HSSE requirements across the Group.

Job Responsibilities

A. HSSE Audits & Inspections

Plan and independently conduct periodic HSSE audits and inspections across ARG Group properties and operations.
Assess compliance with Group HSSE requirements, applicable legislation, authority requirements and recognized standards.
Identify unsafe conditions, non-conformities, environmental risks and areas for improvement.
Prepare clear and professional audit and inspection reports

B. HSSE Implementation & Compliance

Support implementation of the Group's HSSE policies, procedures, standards and initiatives.
Monitor compliance with approved HSSE procedures and operational requirements.
Conduct regular site inspections and monitor implementation of safe working practices.
Review contractor and service-provider HSSE compliance.
Support the development and updating of HSSE procedures, checklists and inspection formats.
Maintain appropriate HSSE records and documentation.

C. Risk Assessment & Safe Work Practices

Conduct and review risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA/JHA) and Method Statements.
Identify hazards and assess associated risks.
Recommend practical control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of controls.

D. Fire & Emergency Preparedness

Develop and maintain the annual fire and emergency drill programme.
Coordinate and conduct fire drills, evacuation drills and emergency response exercises.
Evaluate drill performance and prepare detailed drill reports.
Support compliance with applicable Civil Defense and fire/life-safety requirements.
Assist in reviewing and updating Emergency Response Plans.

E. Incident Investigation

Assist with or independently conduct investigations of:
Accidents, near misses, Injuries, Property damage ‘Fire incidents ‘Environmental incidents ‘Conduct Root Cause Analysis and identify corrective and preventive actions. Prepare incident investigation reports for management review.
Maintain incident records and monitor trends.

F. Environmental Management

A strong environmental background is an important requirement of this position.
Conduct environmental compliance inspections and assessments.
Monitor environmental aspects and impacts associated with Group operations.

G. Contractor & Service Provider HSSE Management

Review contractor HSSE documents, risk assessments, method statements and emergency arrangements.
Support HSSE requirements for tenders, work orders and service contracts.

H. Training & Awareness

Conduct HSSE induction and awareness sessions for employees and contractors.
Organize toolbox talks and safety awareness programmers.
Support emergency response and fire-safety training.
Identify HSSE training requirements and maintain training records.

I. HSSE Reporting

Prepare regular HSSE reports for management, including:
Audit and inspection status, Open and closed corrective actions, Incident statistics, Fire drill and emergency drill results, Environmental performance, Compliance status
Reports must be accurate, concise, evidence-based and suitable for management review.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following:

• Occupational Health & Safety
• Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) level 3– essential.
Fire Safety / Fire Risk Assessment training or equivalent.

Desirable:

ISO 45001 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor.
ISO 14001 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor.
Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis training is preferred.
Environmental management / sustainability qualification.
Good knowledge of UAE HSE, Environmental and Civil Defense requirements, including relevant Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, DEWA,FEWA,SEWA and other authority requirements, as applicable.

4. Experience

10 years of relevant HSSE experience.
UAE experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in facilities management, property management, commercial buildings, residential properties, construction or corporate environments will be an advantage.

5. Technical Knowledge

The candidate should have good practical knowledge of:

Risk Assessment, Method Statement review, Permit-to-Work systems, Fire Safety and Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Incident Investigation, Environmental Management, Waste Management, Emergency Evacuation, UAE HSSE legislation and regulatory requirements, Dubai Civil Defense requirements, Environmental compliance requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Risk Assessments, Aspect and Impact Studies.
• Fire fighting and First aid.
• Knowledge of ISO45001 & ISO 14001

At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.