HSE Manager – Cruise and Public Marina Facilities

The position is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Abu Dhabi regulatory requirements, including OSHAD SF Framework, and the Abu Dhabi Ports Integrated Health, Safety, and Environment Management System (ISO 45001 and ISO 14001), while maintaining a safe, secure, and operationally efficient environment in a high-visibility and reputationally sensitive setting.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and control all HSE activities associated with cruise terminal operations and public marina facilities to ensure risks to passengers, employees, contractors, and the public are maintained at As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

• Ensure the safe management of passenger embarkation and disembarkation activities, vessel access, waterfront operations, crowd movement, and work near water, including the effective control of risks related to gangway operations, slips, trips, and falls.

• Oversee marina operations, including vessel movements, berthing activities, fueling operations, and maintenance work on jetties and pontoons, ensuring effective controls are in place to prevent collisions, spills, fire hazards, and drowning risks.

• Manage contractor and third-party activities, including event organizers, maintenance contractors, and service providers, through the effective implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) systems and review of risk assessments and method statements.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Abu Dhabi regulatory requirements, AD Ports HSE procedures, and Integrated Management System standards, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

• Implement and enforce the Management of Change (MoC) process for operational, infrastructure, and facility modifications, ensuring risks are assessed and approved prior to implementation.

• Lead HSE incident management activities, including reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Prepare and submit HSE performance reports to senior management, providing insights into compliance status, risk exposure, incident trends, and improvement initiatives.

• Oversee environmental compliance, including waste management, pollution prevention, and environmental protection, ensuring alignment with regulatory and sustainability requirements.

• People Management Responsibilites:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continual improvement of emergency preparedness and response arrangements for terminal and marina operations.

• Coordinate with external emergency services, including Civil Defense, Ambulance Services, and Coast Guard, to ensure effective emergency preparedness and response.

• Lead HSE awareness campaigns, training programs, and initiatives that promote a strong safety culture among employees, contractors, service providers, and other stakeholders.

• Ensure personnel involved in operations, crowd management, emergency response, and other critical activities are competent, adeFoster a proactive safety culture by promoting employee engagement and accountability in HSE performance across all operational activities.

• Strategic Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to ensure resilience and continuity of terminal and marina operations during disruptions.

• Ensure organizational readiness through regular emergency drills, exercises, testing, and evaluation of response effectiveness.

• Monitor and analyze HSE performance data, including passenger-related incidents, contractor performance, and operational risks, to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Recommend and drive strategic initiatives that enhance safety performance, strengthen compliance, reduce recurring incidents, and support operational excellence.

• Support the continuous improvement of HSE management systems and risk management frameworks in alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.quately trained, and aware of their HSE responsibilities.

Qualifications

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, Higher Diploma or Diploma in Engineering/ Science/HSE

• NEBOSH Diploma or IGC (mandatory)

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent HSE achievement certificate

• AD EHS Practitioner Certificate.

• Preferably to have valid Lead Auditor Certificate in OHSAS 18001/ ISO 14001.

• Preferably to have valid certificate of COSHH, Advance First Aid, HSE Risk Management, Control of Major Accident Hazards.

• Strong knowledge of Integrated Management Systems, risk assessment methodologies, and emergency management frameworks is essential.

• Able to demonstrate satisfactory leadership, communication, and reporting skills.

• Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.

Language Skills:

Excellent in Arabic & English (Speak, Read, and write)

Years of Experience:

Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in HSE management roles, preferably within cruise terminals, public infrastructure, marine operations, or HSE role/ field.

Nature of Experience:

• The candidate shall demonstrate strong experience in managing HSE in high-footfall public environments where safety, operational continuity, and customer experience are critical.
• Proven experience in marine or waterfront operations, including vessel interface risks and marina management, is required.
• The role requires experience in contractor management, event safety, emergency response coordination, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical capability to assess incident trends and implement effective control measures is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and enforce HSE requirements in a dynamic and public-facing environment is critical.