HSE Engineer
Talentmate
United Arab Emirates
26th October 2026
2610-4014-56
Job Description
- Implement and monitor Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and plans across project sites.
- Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations, client requirements, and applicable international safety standards.
- Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and unsafe practices.
- Prepare, review, and implement Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and Method Statements.
- Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with approved HSE procedures, Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, and safe working practices.
- Ensure compliance with project-specific HSE requirements for electrical construction, substations, overhead transmission lines, and underground cable works, as applicable.
- Monitor high-risk activities, including working at height, lifting operations, excavation, confined space entry, and electrical work.
- Ensure proper implementation of electrical safety procedures, including isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and protection against electrical hazards.
- Conduct HSE induction, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness sessions for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare and maintain HSE reports, inspection records, incident reports, and safety statistics.
- Monitor compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and ensure the availability and proper use of safety equipment.
- Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve HSE-related issues.
- Monitor subcontractors HSE performance and ensure compliance with project safety requirements.
- Develop and implement emergency response plans and participate in emergency drills.
- Ensure proper management of hazardous materials, waste disposal, environmental protection, and pollution prevention.
- Monitor occupational health and welfare conditions, including housekeeping, sanitation, heat stress prevention, and site welfare facilities.
- Follow up on HSE observations, non-conformities, and corrective actions to ensure timely closure.
- Participate in client HSE meetings, internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Maintain HSE documentation and ensure records are available for client reviews and project audits.
- Stop unsafe work where an imminent risk is identified and report significant safety concerns to project management.
- Support the implementation and continual improvement of the project HSE Management System.
- Bachelors degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline, as required by the client and applicable regulations.
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant HSE experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
Experience in power transmission, substations, overhead transmission lines, underground cables, or other electrical infrastructure projects is preferred.
- NEBOSH IGC or an equivalent recognized HSE qualification is required or preferred, depending on project and client requirements.
- Knowledge of UAE HSE legislation, local authority requirements, and client-specific HSE standards.
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, Permit-to-Work systems, and emergency response procedures.
- Experience conducting site inspections, safety audits, toolbox talks, and HSE training.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
- Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project management teams.
- UAE/GCC construction project experience is preferred.
- Strong communication, reporting, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently at project sites and manage multiple HSE priorities.
Job Details
| Role Level: | Mid-Level | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Abu Dhabi |
| Company Website: | https://elsewedyelectric.com | Job Function: | Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Appliances Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing | ||
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