Job Description

1.1 Job Scope Summary
The HSE Officer supports the QHSE Manager to establish and maintain a sustainable Health & Safety and Environmental management system by complying with all the relevant regulations and ensuring that such regulatory expectations are implemented and followed by all Waste Treatment FZCO Shoualah employees and other associated stakeholders. He assists in the administration of the company QHSE policies and procedures, supporting the plants continued operation in compliance with UAE & Dubai HSE Legislations, regulations and applicable guideline procedures, federal and state environmental regulations, DM Code of Constructions Safety Practice, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice, output requirements and contractual obligations. The HSE Officer monitors health and safety, assess risk, design plan to reduce potential hazards of the plant operation, and works alongside the Nurse/Paramedics about all HSE issues e.g., writing injury or accident reports, etc. Reporting directly to the QHSE Manager.
1.2 Job Responsibilities

• Undertake labor monitoring in compliance with IFC Performance Standards
• Assists the Plant QHSE Manager in monitoring and developing the Health Safety and Environmental programs in the plant.
• Build relationships with employees, supervisors and managers to bring awareness of current safety issues and topics; seek employee involvement at all levels to report potential hazards.
• Supervising all the activities related to the employees and premises security. Inducting the company employees, contracted employees and checking the daily observation reports, vehicle movement, employee movement, etc. Conducting regular plant rounds and noting the HSE deviations. Participating in the toolbox talks, and training the employees and contracted staff. Maintaining records of HSE training. Recording maintenance & updating fire and safety equipment maintenance, inspection, testing, and inventory.
• Provides HSE support and assistance to the site teams to ensure compliance following all applicable HSE policies & procedures
• Provide support in the preparation of HSE Inspection, Audit, and Emergency drill schedules
• Conduct Risk assessment and Method statements
• Work closely with the operation and maintenance department.
• Review Emergency Preparedness and response, Permit to work system, Toolbox Talks, HSE meetings, HSE statistics & records of the contractors according to Company requirements.
• Regularly update the incident portal on Incident notification, incident reports, and other supporting documents as required.
• Collaborate and provide support for Fire Emergency and Rescue Response Team for Drills and exercises as required by Civil Defense. Periodically inspecting, and testing firefighting equipment like fire hoses, alarms, lifesaving equipment, fire hydrants, monitors, isolation valves, and couplings to ensure they are working and ready to use condition. Monitoring preventive maintenance & inspection of equipment.
• Co-ordinates with HR, to identify critical departmental and organizational HSE training needs
• Help develop a safety-minded culture with a mindset focused on prevention
• Conduct investigations of injuries and near-miss incidents and implement programs to reduce risk
• Collaborate with the Nurse in establishing health and safety policies and ensures that all Dubai Municipality and Health Authority guidelines are strictly observed and adhered to
• Ensuring compliance with Health Safety and Environmental policies and procedures for the protection of employees, visitors, and Health System property from accidental loss, injury, or damage.
• Assist in preparing all necessary health equipment & materials needed by the staff & requesting in advance for any article to be purchased & maintain orderliness & inventory of materials.
• Handling certification for chemical usage and providing proper training to the staff based on chemical MSDS. Maintaining a full set of documents related to the chemical MSDS and other information.
• Monitoring vehicles inward and outward, ensuring the correct data entry in the system. Checking the vehicle and driver documents. Control traffic by directing drivers towards the correct unloading or dispatch point. Updating the security logbooks related to material, vehicle, visitor, sample, incident, etc.
• Monitoring security department functions and ensuring proper security of company premises is maintained all the time. Conducting security assessments and providing suggestions.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

The above job duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of the work and are not intended to be an inclusive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change or vary depending on the specific needs of the business.
1.3 Educational/Professional Qualifications/Training Certifications

• Bachelors Degree in Health and Safety and Environmental Engineering or in a related discipline of Technical Degree/Diploma Engineering background from an accredited university or institute OR equivalent education and experience may substitute for degree.
• HSE Training/ Proficiency courses and qualifications, A professional certification e.g. - National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) IGC certification or equivalent is desirable.
• Diploma in Fire and OHSE , OSHA, IOSH Certification Courses
• Certification and knowledgeable in ISO 14001/ ISO 45001 would be a definite advantage.

1.4 Job Experience

• Five (5) years of experience as an HSE Officer in a similar industry within UAE.
• Experience in assessing risks and creating reports to protect others against health, safety, and environmental matters
• Knowledge of 29 CFR-OSHA, 40 CFR-EPA, and 49 CFR-DOT is preferred
• Has undertaken labor monitoring in compliance with IFC Performance Standards, and has ideally worked in a similar role in the UAE previously
• Knowledge of QA & HSE procedures

1.5 Core Competencies

• Safety Focus: Ability to supervise, educate, support and ensure the team is safe while at work and adheres to workplace safety, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Technical Expertise: Practical knowledge of processes and practices in own functional area
• Organization & Administrative Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, planning, resourcing, organizing, negotiating (if applicable & required), and prioritizing accordingly.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to think critically, analyze data and compile it into usable material and reports. And understanding ideas, distinguishing the main issue from side issues, and seeking connections between facts.
• Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and ownership of own actions, own assigned objectives, activities, and processes.

• Adaptability: Demonstrate reliability, high ability to work under pressure, social competency, ability to manage conflict, assertiveness, and service oriented. Familiarise self with new knowledge, duties, and working method arising from change.
• Teamwork: Shows the ability and desire to work cooperatively with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Communication: Communicate clearly to the team about any health & safety changes, and the ability to write clear reports, and business correspondence.
• Other Requirements