Job Description

Position Details

Position

HSE Specialist

Department

Building & Infrastructure Department

Reporting to

Operations Manager / Team Leader

Key Working Relationship

Operations Manager / Team Leader

Minimum Required Qualifications

Specialty

Occupational health and safety, environmental management, hazardous materials management, process safety, construction safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Training / Awareness

International Standards and Codes, ISO 9001 Internal Audit Course QMS, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001, NEBOSH, OSHA, etc.

Technical knowledge

Knowledge of workplace hazards, such as physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards Understanding of risk assessment and control methods Familiarity with personal protective equipment (PPE) and its proper use Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and standards Understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements Knowledge of environmental monitoring and sampling techniques Familiarity with waste management and disposal methods Expertise in environmental impact assessments and mitigation strategies Knowledge of hazardous materials classification, labelling, and communication Understanding of safe handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous materials Familiarity with emergency response procedures for hazardous material incidents Knowledge of process hazard analysis techniques, such as HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies Understanding of process safety management systems and their implementation Familiarity with process safety engineering principles and controls Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, such as OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific standards Understanding of compliance reporting and record-keeping requirements Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation Ability to generate comprehensive reports and present findings effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information to various stakeholders Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and facilitate training sessions

Experience

Minimum 5 years experience as site HSE specialist or in similar role

Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities

Primary Functions

The primary function is to ensure the health, safety, and environmental well-being of an organization and its stakeholders.

Developing and implementing HSE policies and procedures Conducting risk assessment and hazard analyses Providing training and education Monitoring and reporting on HSE performance Collaborating with stakeholders Continuous improvement and innovation

Technical Expertise

The expected level of technical expertise includes:

Hazard identification and risk assessment Occupational health and safety Environmental management Process safety Regulatory compliance Data analysis and reporting Technica communication

Business Requirements

Ensuring compliance according to BV HSE policy Continuously improve HSE performance Maintaining internal and external communication Promotes Bureau Veritas service portfolio to clients Complete essential business information (invoicing, timesheets, etc.).

Self Management

Respects security guidelines of Bureau Veritas and safeguards personal security in the working environment Actively participates in the sharing of knowledge and information (Knowledge Management) Bureau Veritas Core and Business Values Results oriented Service driven Personal efficiency Impact and Influencing Rigorous Problem solving

Customer Focus

Maintain regular job related contact with clients. Understand client needs and work to achieve successful project outcomes. Develop trust and open communication with the client. Regularly monitor customer satisfaction.

HSE Requirements

Authorized to stop work if condition, situation, environment...etc. is not safe to perform the activity (immediately inform to reporting person in the department for further guidance, if this authority is used). Accountable to take care of own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what can do or cannot do. Accountable for co-operating with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for health, safety or welfare. Perform his duties in safe environment and respond to emergency situations as required by local procedures. Submittal of required reports within time frame / as assigned Comply at all times with all applicable legal requirements, BV Dubai HSE Policies, procedures and practices. Maintain personal work areas tidy and hazard free and report any deviation/fault/hazard immediately to the location manager/line manager/ QHSE Manager Reporting all incidents / Near Miss reporting as well as taking action whenever any unsafe act or condition is observed. Responsible for giving feedback on HSE issues for improvement as part of participation and consultation requirement. Report immediately any newly identified hazard and participate in devising suitable operational control to eliminate/minimize the pertinent risk. Report immediately any HSE incident and cooperate in investigation Use appropriate PPE in the work area and be aware of: + the risks appropriate PPE will control or minimize
+ Report immediately in case the PPE is worn off or lost.
Communicate with their immediate manager any unsafe work practice or condition and opportunities for improvement of HSE practices.

Performance Monitoring

Continual Development

Complete requirements for appropriate professional trainings in specified time frames. Regular reading of professional journals and other technical literature. Attend appropriate courses/seminars Progress towards developing individual distinctive competence targets.

KPIs

Zero fatalities Maintaining target LTR/TAR/ASR/SAR rates Achieving target Near-Hit/Unsafe-Condition reports Achieving training and STBT targets Regular HSE audit Regulatory compliance

Monitored By

Operations Manager / Team Leader