HSE Engineer-Site

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HSE Engineer to join our site team in UAE. The Consultant HSE Engineer will act as a liaison between the PMC/Client and the Contractors. They will ensure that Contractors implement and adhere to the approved HSE Plan, applicable procedures, and all relevant legal requirements.

About Egis Group

• We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.
• Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 20,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects.
• Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.
• With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life.
• Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development.

Responsibilities

• The Engineer will play a proactive role in identifying potential project risks and communicating them to the Contractors, ensuring that appropriate and effective control measures are implemented in advance to eliminate or mitigate those risks.
• Actively involve themselves in the various site meetings including HSE.
• Develop and implement an effective HSE proactive monitoring program.
• This includes joint inspection with Contractors, Audits, Quarterly audits, Fire safety audits, meetings, and presentations, in addition to producing all relevant HSE reports as per the client's HSE representative request.
• Participate with relevant parties during the HSE incident investigation process and ensure reportable incidents as per the statutory requirements are reported by the concerned parties to the appropriate regulatory authority.
• Ensure project HSE monthly reports are reviewed and forwarded to project management in the previously accepted format and time period.
• This will include KPIs, statistical information for analysis and proactive trending.
• Prepare and disseminate HSE alerts using the client-approved template, in coordination with and subject to the approval of the Project Management HSE Representative.
• Evaluate, monitor and manage the HSE behavior and performance of the principal contractor.
• Also, take suitable steps to ensure that a positive HSE culture is developed at the site.
• Generate, review and approve project HSE documents such as HSE plans, HSE enforcement notes and close out, Inspections, HSE Management walk and Audit close out.
• Review and approve all risk assessments and method statements and give the necessary advice to the PMC / Client Ensure that contractors have carried out task-specific risk assessments and method statements for all site activities.
• Ensure that contractors communicate all controls in the risk assessment and method statement to their personnel who are involved in carrying out the task.
• Ensure, in case of non-compliance with the approved procedure, an HSE Enforcement Notice is issued and closed within the accepted time frame.
• Chair regular HSE Meetings at the site and ensure that the minutes are prepared, maintained and distributed to all concerned parties.
• Positive engagement with competent authority during any site visit.
• Participate in the selection process of HSE staff in line with Client's OSH competency guidelines and obtain the final approval from the Client's OSH Team.
• Ensure all concerned parties HSEMS are registered with the competent authority.
• Ensure all HSE permits and NOCs are obtained and up to date.
• Ensure all project-related HSE documents are up to date such as HSE Plan etc.
• Ensure that all applicable federal laws, local laws and ministerial orders are followed by all concerned parties on the site.
• Also, research and distribute all revisions and legislation that will affect the site.
• Provide recommendations to the PMC/Client Team to issue HSE appreciation certificates to recognise good HSE performance and achievements.
• Generate, review and approve project HSE documents and procedures, such as HSE plans and pertinent project-specific procedures, HSE Objectives and Targets, Legal Compliance Register, HSE enforcement notices, HSE Inspections, Management walk reports and Audit reports and ensure follow-up to close all the outstanding issues/reports within the agreed timeframe this includes updating all HSE documents and reports on the system (E.g., Asite, Aconex, etc.)
• The candidate shall have a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in the HSE domain. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or HSE from an accredited University; NEBOSH Diploma/ any HSE Qualification (Level 5 or above). ISO 45001: 2018 Lead Auditor Qualification NEBOSH IGC Previous experience as a Supervision Consultant is mandotory.
• Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services.
• The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions.
• Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.