Summary
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Engineer for its HSE Section, covering renewable energy and district cooling. The role provides HSE advisory support to licensed energy-sector entities and helps develop, communicate, and monitor environmental requirements and standards. Duties include reviewing environmental performance, supporting licensing and incident investigations, coordinating environmental incident reports, and assisting with site visits and technical compliance reports. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, OSHAD requirements, and the energy sector.
The posting
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Title: HSE Engineer
Section: HSE Section (Renewable Energy & District Cooling)
Department: Health, Safety and Environment
Sector: Undersecretary
Entity: Department of Energy
Role Purpose:
The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Engineer is responsible for supporting the HSE function by providing health, safety, and environmental advisory services to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the HSE services delivered by the Department of Energy to licensed entities operating within the energy sector.
In addition, the HSE Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge of the health, safety, and environmental systems, regulations, rules, and standards established by the Department of Energy and the Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHAD), as well as communicating these requirements to licensed entities to facilitate and ensure their compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Familiarity with sector-specific regulations and instructions; at a minimum, maintaining knowledge of environmental regulations and requirements, staying up to date with developments, and raising awareness of them when necessary.
Liaising with the Environment Agency on matters related to the Department of Energy and the energy sector.
Supporting the development of environmental provisions within technical regulations, codes of conduct, and standards applicable to all licensed entities operating in the energy sector.
Managing and analyzing the environmental performance of sector companies.
Developing internal environmental campaign programs.
Reviewing and identifying opportunities to enhance the environmental policy adopted by the Department of Energy.
Developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for core environmental activities within the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy’s Environment, Health and Safety Management System, as well as related sector activities.
Providing support, as required, in conducting licensing processes and contributing to the enhancement and development of licensing procedures related to environmental requirements.
Providing necessary support to the Health, Safety and Environment Engineer in reviewing new license applications and recommending the required investigations to ensure that newly licensed entities have the necessary environmental procedures in place.
Ensuring that all licensed entities comply with regulations and standards related to environmental incidents and reporting requirements.
Receiving environmental incident reports and coordinating with licensed entities to ensure the submission of comprehensive and adequate environmental incident reports.
Supporting the conduct of necessary investigations, when required, into incidents to verify that licensed entities have followed proper procedures and complied with environmental regulations and instructions.
Supporting site visits, where necessary, to assess the extent of licensed entities’ compliance with environmental regulations, standards, and requirements.
Assisting in the preparation of reports (such as technical compliance reports) to ensure that appropriate information is communicated to key stakeholders and relevant parties.
Providing support in other Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) management-related tasks, as require
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, e.g., Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Health, Safety and Environmental Management, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
Experience & Exposure
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience, in a relevant field
Understanding of general and sector-specific standards, regulations, and requirements related to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) within the United Arab Emirates, as well as familiarity with international best practices.
General knowledge of the directives, systems, regulations, and requirements issued by the Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHAD).
Good knowledge and understanding of the energy sector.
Ability to develop HSE frameworks, regulations, rules, and standards.
Ability to monitor, analyze, and, where necessary, investigate incidents reported by licensed entities.
Ability to stay abreast of the latest developments and best practices in the HSE field and keep up to date with regulations, requirements, and directives issued by OSHAD.
Ability to work effectively with key stakeholders, including government officials, Department of Energy leadership, management, external entities, and consultants.
Ability to provide accurate information to key stakeholders and concerned parties within established timelines.
Analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills.
Negotiation and active listening skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work.