HSE ENGINEER

Role Overview

HSE Engineer at NMDC Group. This role supports NMDC business priorities while meeting customer demands and achieving business excellence in Health, Safety and Environment management during project preparation and delivery.

Role Purpose

Accountable for the safety of assigned project staff and operations on implementation of the HSE Management System throughout the project lifecycle. Support project management in achieving HSE goals, ensuring minimum environmental impact, maximum protection of the project surroundings, and safeguarding the interests of customers, board of management, Abu Dhabi community and NMDC employees.

Key Responsibilities

Site Inspections & Compliance

• Carry out safety inspections on site facilities, equipment and marine units using HSE checklists.
• Inspect all site activities, works, tools and equipment to verify compliance with safety regulations.
• Review and monitor all safety aspects including PPE, night safety visions and speed limits.
• Conduct random or spot checks to implement zero tolerance regarding unsafe practices and alcohol abuse.
• Maintain strict compliance with company Health and Safety policy.

Incident Management & Investigation

• Report and investigate accidents, near misses, sub-standard practices and sub-standard conditions at work sites.
• Coordinate accident and injury investigations and lead incident tracking for close-out.
• Conduct analysis of HSE observations and incidents to identify immediate and basic causes.
• Recommend corrective actions to close gaps and prevent recurrences.
• Perform incident and accident investigations and report findings to HSE Manager.

Training & Workforce Development

• Conduct safety group meetings to coach the workforce on company HSEMS, policies, emergency procedures, HSE procedures, standards, guidelines and HSE documents related to site.
• Prepare HSE training plan for assigned project employees.
• Coordinate HSE training of employees to ensure competency of workforce is maintained as required.
• Observe emergency mock drills and advise the line supervisor regarding proper exercise execution in residential areas and work sites.

Equipment & Maintenance Management

• Ensure lifesaving and fire-fitting equipment are properly maintained, certified and ready for immediate use.
• Ensure periodical inspections of various safety and lifesaving equipment, firefighting equipment, gas monitors and breathing apparatus.

Housekeeping & Environmental Standards

• Monitor housekeeping programme to consistently improve its standards.

Safety Planning & Coordination

• Attend meetings internally and with clients to identify project HSE requirements.
• Work with site managers to execute the safety plan.
• Supervise subcontractors and team at site regarding safety issues.
• Assist Project Manager in adherence to Job Safety Analysis toolbox meetings and other periodical inspections.

Record Management & Reporting

• Maintain HSE register, incident report, lessons learned databases and other associated records of the HSE Management System.
• Monitor and compile site HSE statistical reports, HSE weekly reports and other reports.
• Support Project Manager and other team members in achieving HSE goals set for the project.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Discipline or relevant equivalent professional qualification.
• Relevant HSE Management Qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of the ISM Code.
• Certification or Membership: NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.
• Marine experience as HSE Engineer required.

Additional Information

• This is a generalist view of the role; at times you will be asked to perform duties above and beyond the scope due to operational requirements.