Description
The HSE Engineer will implement, monitor, and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements across maritime construction and supervision activities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement HSE plans, procedures, and risk assessments for maritime projects.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations on marine and offshore works.
- Ensure compliance with UAE local regulations, IMO standards, and WSP HSE policies.
- Coordinate incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
- Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions to project teams and subcontractors.
- Monitor and report HSE performance metrics, KPIs, and regulatory submissions.
- Participate in design reviews to integrate HSE considerations early in project lifecycle.
- Manage permits to work, confined space entry, and hot-work authorizations for marine activities.
- Liaise with client, authorities, and third-party auditors on HSE matters.
- Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best-practice sharing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 13 years of HSE experience in maritime, offshore, or marine construction environments.
- Professional HSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, civil defense regulations, and IMO guidelines.
- Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits.
- Excellent communication and training delivery skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
- Proficiency with HSE management software and Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work on offshore sites and obtain necessary medical clearances.
- Demonstrated leadership in fostering a safety-first culture among diverse teams.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as project demands require.