HSE Specialist

Role Overview

HSE Specialist at Emerson, based at Dubai Headquarters with responsibility for the Northern Region operations including Iraq, Kuwait, and Qatar.

Company Overview

Emerson is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. The organization prioritizes employee development, wellbeing, and career growth while maintaining core values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.

Role Purpose

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Emerson's Health, Safety, Environment, Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility programs across Dubai Headquarters and Northern Region operations. Foster a positive safety culture, ensure regulatory and management system compliance, advance sustainability initiatives, and support operational excellence across manufacturing, warehousing, facilities, and office environments.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Act as the HSE leader for the Dubai Campus, setting benchmarks for operational safety and sustainability excellence across the MEA region.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety and sustainability matters for the facility and supported regions while coordinating global directives.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review annual MEA HSE plans to ensure strategic objectives are achieved.
• Develop and execute sustainability strategies focused on energy efficiency, waste management, and resource conservation.
• Provide HSE leadership to Northern Region operations, supporting facility expansion and relocation activities while ensuring alignment with MEA HSE standards.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, and applicable legal requirements by developing, implementing, and monitoring annual HSE activity plans across business units and facilities.
• Lead annual legal compliance assessments and HSE prequalification processes.
• Oversee permit issuance and compliance processes, conduct safety inductions, and work closely with Facilities teams to review and update risk assessments.
• Support MEA operations in achieving regulatory and organizational objectives through compliance guidance, customer questionnaires, incident investigations, and procedure development.

Incident Management & Investigations

• Lead incident investigations involving hazards, near misses, and reportable incidents, ensuring timely closure of corrective and preventive actions across the MEA region.

Documentation & Records

• Develop and maintain HSE documentation, including policies, procedures, training records, and performance monitoring data.

Audits & Inspections

• Conduct cross-functional safety audits and inspections across MEA operations to ensure compliance with company requirements and regulatory obligations.

Operational Safety

• Plan and manage peer safety walkdowns and leadership safety walks across Dubai Campus operations.
• Lead the Dubai HSE Committee and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve safety, environmental, and sustainability objectives.

Training & Awareness

• Develop and manage the corporate HSE training plan and training matrix for Emerson MEA.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and awareness events such as Safety Day and Earth Day to strengthen engagement and safety awareness.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Plan, budget, and coordinate CSR initiatives across the MEA region, partnering with local communities and stakeholders to deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
• Coordinate with regional leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen safety culture, regulatory compliance, HSE budgeting, and sustainability initiatives.

Digital Transformation

• Drive automation and digitalization of HSE processes through Power Apps and SharePoint to improve efficiency, reporting, and compliance monitoring.

Policy Adherence

• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environment policies established by the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, or an equivalent field of study.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an EHS function within a large manufacturing organization.
• NEBOSH IGC or a comparable Health, Safety, and Environmental qualification.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to consistently identify opportunities to improve safety, environmental performance, and operational effectiveness while balancing long-term strategic priorities with day-to-day execution.
• Build trust through integrity, accountability, and transparent communication.
• Effectively engage stakeholders at all levels to achieve shared objectives.
• Demonstrate resilience in overcoming challenges and adapt approach to changing business needs.
• Inspire others to contribute to a strong culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership with IOSH or another internationally recognized occupational health and safety professional body.
• Experience in environmental management programs and initiatives.
• Experience using VelocityEHS or similar EHS management systems.
• Experience supporting sustainability, energy efficiency, waste reduction, or environmental stewardship programs.
• Knowledge of digital tools and process automation platforms, such as Power Apps and SharePoint.

Workplace Culture & Benefits

Emerson prioritizes a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. The organization fosters an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. Competitive benefits and development opportunities are designed to support physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing. Learning culture supports career growth at every stage through training, coaching, mentorship, project-based learning, and hands-on experiences.