HSE OFFICER

Role Overview

HSE Officer at NMDC Group. The role supports project delivery with a focus on health, safety, and environmental management across assigned operations.

Role Purpose

Support the NMDC project HSE Manager to achieve and maintain business excellence in HSE management during project preparation and delivery, ensure minimum environmental impact and maximum protection of the project-surrounding environment, and safeguard the interests of customers, board of management, Abu Dhabi community, and NMDC employees.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Management System & Compliance

• Maintain strict compliance with company Health and Safety policy.
• Conduct random or spot checks to implement zero tolerance regarding unsafe practices and alcohol abuse.
• Accountable for safety of assigned project staff and operations in implementation of the HSE Management System throughout the project.
• Work with site managers to execute the safety plan.
• Review and monitor all safety aspects including PPE, night safety visions, and speed limits.

Inspections & Monitoring

• Inspect all site activities, works, tools, and equipment to verify compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensure periodical inspections of safety and lifesaving equipment, firefighting equipment, gas monitors, breathing apparatus, and related equipment.
• Monitor housekeeping program to consistently improve its standards.
• Monitor and compile site HSE statistical reports, HSE weekly reports, and other reports.

Incident & Accident Management

• Coordinate accident and injury investigations and lead incident tracking for closeout.
• Accountable for conducting analysis of HSE observations and incidents to identify immediate and basic causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Perform incident and accident investigations and report findings to HSE Manager.

Training & Competency

• Accountable for preparing HSE training plan for assigned project employees.
• Coordinate HSE training of employees to ensure workforce competency is maintained as required.
• Observe emergency mock drills and advise line supervisors regarding proper exercise in residential areas and work sites.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain HSE register, incident reports, Lessons Learned databases, and other associated records of the HSE Management System.
• Support Project Manager and other team members in achieving HSE goals set for the project.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Attend meetings internally and with clients to identify project HSE requirements.
• Supervise subcontractors and team at site regarding safety issues.
• Assist Project Manager in adherence to job safety analysis toolbox meetings and other periodical inspections.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree.
• Relevant HSE Management Qualification.
• Certification or Membership: NEBOSH or OSHA.
• Dredging and marine experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of ISM Code, mandatory rules and regulations, applicable codes, guidelines, and standards as appropriate.

Additional Information

• Focus on NMDC's business priorities while meeting customer demands.