Senior Specialist - Occupational Health & Safety - SU

Role Overview

Senior Specialist - Occupational Health & Safety - SU at AD Ports Group, based in Abu Dhabi. This role assists HSE Management in managing Business Units and Clusters to responsibly minimize HSE risks to a level which is As Low As Reasonably Practical (ALARP) and demonstrates commitment to safe operation toward achieving zero harm.

Company Overview

AD Ports Group operates sites and waterways that must observe the highest possible standards of Occupational Health & Safety.

Role Purpose

To partner with HSE Management in establishing, monitoring, and improving occupational health and safety standards across Business Units and Clusters, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, international best practices, and the organization's zero-harm safety target.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Objectives

• Participate in establishing HSE objectives, annual action plan, budget, training plan, and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Maintain the register of all applicable legislation, Codes of Practices, and other relevant international best practices.

Policy & Procedure Development

• Review and support the development of HSE plans, specific HSE procedures, and guidelines in coordination with HSE across the clusters to streamline and safeguard business activities.
• Coordinate with Business Units and Clusters to create and maintain required documented HSE SOPs and records for their activities and functional areas.

Risk Management & Incident Response

• Conduct incident investigations to identify causes and contributing factors.
• Conduct and review risk assessments, analyze data, recommend corrective action plans, and maintain HSE Projects.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implementing Risk Management, Management of Change, Contractor Management, Audit & Inspection, and other HSE procedures which impact the business and fulfill legal requirements.

Compliance & Evaluation

• Participate in compliance evaluation process to assess the level of compliance maintained by all Business Units and Clusters.
• Participate in incident and accident reporting and other administrative activities related to the HSE Department.

Training & Development

• Develop and conduct HSE training sessions and inductions.

Reporting & Governance

• Support the preparation of HSE contents of ExCom, Management Review, Steering Committee, and other presentations as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in HSE or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Lead Audit Certificate – ISO 45001/14001, 9001.
• NEBOSH Certificate.
• Certified Risk Management.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Knowledge in HSE Digital Platforms.