Summary
Hill International is seeking HSE Engineers for its talent pool in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role supports project HSE management systems and procedures, reviews contractor plans and work assessments, conducts audits and inspections, and investigates incidents. Candidates need at least 12 years of HSE experience, mandatory HSE Level 6 and Level 3 qualifications, and UAE or Abu Dhabi work experience. Experience with villa, high-rise, or hotel projects, ADOSH requirements, and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is required.
The posting
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The HSE Engineer supports the implementation of project-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, client requirements, and local regulations. They conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments, review contractors HSE plans, and oversee safety-critical systems to promote a positive safety culture on-site. The role also involves incident investigation, reporting, and coordinating HSE training and competence programs to maintain high standards of workplace safety and environmental protection.
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.
- Supporting the implementation and embedding of positive HSE behaviours and leading safety cultures.
- Review, comment and advise the Client on the suitability of the Contractors 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 approved, as required, Permit to Work' applications related supporting documentation for suitability.
- Conduct proactive HSE Audits and Inspections as necessary to verify the suitable and sufficient implementation of the Contractors HSE Management Plan.
- Supervise, as required, the operational readiness and performance of HSE Critical Systems and Equipment.
- Review and advise the Client of the suitability of the Contractors 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 Contractor for compliance with contractual and client HSE requirements.
- Preparation of Various HSE reports and Ad hoc reporting as per the client requirement.
- Investigate and Report Incidents, Accidents and Near-misses to Management in accordance with Hill policies and procedures.
- Maintain their own knowledge and competence of current HSE practice, industry developments, and changes in legislation, and internal corporate policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the HSE Director, or line manager/supervisor.
Qualifications
- The proposed candidate shall have minimum of 12+ years 'experience in the health, safety and environmental field
- HSE Level 6 qualification is mandatory.
- HSE Level 3 qualification is mandatory.
- Good technical/engineering knowledge.
- Previous experience in villa/high-rise/hotel projects.
- Excellent understanding of local HSE regulations and HSE procedures as per UAE and Abu Dhabi laws (ADOSH).
- Membership of a recognized internation professional body (IOSH, etc.) at graduate level or above with a demonstrable CPD record for the past 12 months.
- A working knowledge of ADOSH (OSHAD).
- ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and recognized auditor qualification.
- Must have UAE or Abu Dhabi work experience.