Company Description
Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. 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 19,500 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. 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.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HSE Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for an ALDAR project.
The Consultant HSE Engineer shall be a liaison between the ALDAR / PMC and the Contractors. He/She shall ensure the Contractors implement and follow the approved HSE Plan and various procedures and legal requirements applicable to the project. He/She shall play a proactive role in the identification of various project risks and communicate them to contractors to ensure that suitable and sufficient controls are taken proactively to eliminate or mitigate them.
The Consultant HSE Engineer shall;
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 (ADOSH-SF) are reported by the concerned parties to the appropriate regulatory authority.
- Ensure project HSE monthly reports are reviewed and forwarded to project management / ALDAR in the previously accepted format and time period. This will include KPIs, statistical information for analysis and proactive trending.
- Prepare and disseminate HSE alerts by using the ALDAR template in conjunction with and approval of Project management / ALDAR HSE representative.
- Evaluate, monitor and manage the HSE behaviour 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 / ALDAR.
- 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 ALDAR OSH competency guidelines and obtain the final approval from the ALDAR OSH Team.
- Ensure all concerned parties HSEMS - ADOSH 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/ALDAR 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.)
Qualifications
The candidate shall have a minimum of 12 years of vivid experience in the HSE domain.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as an HSE Engineer accompanied by HSE related Master’s Degree from an accredited University; or
- Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience as an HSE Engineer accompanied by HSE-related Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University; or NEBHSE Diploma.
- Minimum 5 years relevant work experience as an HSE Engineer accompanied by Post-Secondary HSE Qualification (NVQ level 4/5).
ISO 45001: 2018 Lead Auditor Qualification
Abu Dhabi Occupational Health and Safety (ADOSH-SF) Practitioners Course
Previous work experience in ALDAR projects is an advantage.
