QHSE Officer-Facilities Management Soft Services

Role Overview

QHSE Officer—Facilities Management Soft Services with Transguard Group in Dubai.

Company Overview

Transguard Group has been offering flexible solutions for all the UAE's staffing needs since 2001. As the region's leading service provider and most trusted expert in facilities management, security, cash services, white-collar staffing and more, the company supplies clients with the right people and best solutions precisely when and where they are needed.

Role Purpose

Develop and implement Health & Safety Management systems at Transguard worksites in compliance with International Safety Standards (ISO 45001 & 14001). Provide technical guidance on all Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environmental matters, identify and advise on current and future requirements, and ensure systems, policies and processes are in place to prevent incidents and support the continuing development of a HSE culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Policy Implementation

• Implement organizational and client HSE policy and procedures in compliance with ISO 45001:2018, 14001:2015 and any other HSE standard applicable to worksite.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements pertaining to Health, Safety and Environment.
• Manage and coordinate all HSE matters related to Business Units in compliance with HSE requirements including specification, safety code, legal requirement and TG policies and procedures.
• Prepare all necessary HSE documents as per client and legal requirements for any new sites before mobilization and ensure they are followed and regularly revised to include any changes.

Hazard Assessment & Control

• Conduct periodic safety inspections for identification of HSE hazards at workplace and premises and ensure these hazards are minimized by implementing adequate control measures.
• Carry out regular site visits to TG accommodations to ensure safety standards are implemented and practiced.
• Carry out building safety assessments for TG accommodation.
• Coordinate within business unit to conduct occupational risk and opportunity, environmental aspects and impact assessment for prudently managing HSE risks and creating opportunities for continual improvement in their respective areas.

Training & Awareness

• Carry out HSE awareness training sessions within organization to promote safety culture.
• Carry out and arrange job-specific training for Operatives.

Operational Safety Systems

• Work closely with TG client's health and safety representatives to ensure TG staff are aware of and following their health and safety procedures.
• Attend client meetings whenever required.
• Verify permit to work system and implement safe system of work for ensuring operational activities are carried out with all safety precautions in place where applicable.

Auditing & Documentation

• Conduct internal audits as per schedule and attend audits with external auditors and clients whenever required.
• Ensure that all HSE-related data is maintained on the shared folder and SharePoint in a timely manner.
• Ensure the tracking and maintenance of all records and documents related to HSE such as training and investigation reports.

Advisory & Guidance

• Advise the business on health and safety matters and assist in the implementation of health and safety management system.
• Develop guidelines in coordination with HSE Manager for the HSE management of operations and standards.

Incident Investigation & Improvement

• Investigate HSE incidents and noncompliance events to determine root cause and recommend remedial action to prevent reoccurrence.
• Identify any patterns in lagging indicators that may require further investigation and improvement across the business and within individual business units.

General

• Execute any other business-related task assigned by line manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4–5 years of experience in similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in science, HSE or equivalent from recognized university.
• Recognized qualification in HSE such as NEBOSH IGC or NVQ.
• Lead Internal Auditor qualification in HSE management system (ISO 45001, 14001).
• Basic First Aid and Fire Fighting training.
• Knowledge of the UAE HSE legislation, code of practice and municipality guidelines, OSHAD and other emirates HSE regulations.
• Valid UAE driving license.

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge in implementing HSE standards including policy, procedures and ISO standards such as ISO 45001 and 14001.
• Working knowledge of project execution and technical knowledge of safety systems such as Firefighting system.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Good communicator—written and spoken.
• Strong report writing ability.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Teamwork and collaborative approach.
• Critical Thinking and analytical approach.
• Adaptability.
• Empowering people in HSE through role modelling.

Additional Information

• Any internationally accredited environment certificate is preferable.