Environmental Health and Safety Officer

EHS Engineer Roles & Responsibilities
Develop, implement and maintain the company’s EHS policies, procedures and programs. Conduct regular site inspections, safety inspections and EHS audits to identify unsafe conditions and practices. Prepare and review Risk Assessments, JSA/JHA, Method Statements and HIRA for work activities. Ensure compliance with UAE EHS requirements, applicable Abu Dhabi regulations, client requirements and international standards. Monitor permit-to-work (PTW) activities such as hot work, confined space, work at height, excavation and lifting operations. Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences, identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure timely closure. Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions and EHS training for employees, contractors and visitors. Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response procedures, including fire drills, evacuation drills and emergency exercises. Inspect and maintain fire-fighting equipment, emergency exits, first-aid facilities, PPE and safety systems. Ensure employees and contractors use the required PPE and follow safe working practices. Monitor high-risk activities including lifting operations, scaffolding, work at height, excavation, electrical work, hot work and confined-space entry. Coordinate with subcontractors and contractors to ensure they comply with project EHS requirements. Conduct daily/weekly/monthly EHS inspections and prepare reports for management. Maintain EHS records including inspection reports, training records, incident reports, permits, risk assessments and audit findings. Monitor environmental aspects such as waste management, chemical handling, spills, emissions, noise and pollution control. Conduct PPE and safety equipment inspections and recommend suitable equipment based on risk assessments. Participate in management meetings, client meetings and EHS committee meetings and provide safety performance updates. Track EHS performance indicators such as TRIR, LTIs, near misses, inspections, observations and corrective actions. Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging employees to report hazards, unsafe acts and near misses. Stop or suspend unsafe work when an immediate danger to workers, the public, property or environment is identified. Coordinate with first-aiders, fire wardens and emergency response teams during emergencies. Support internal and external ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 audits and ensure audit findings are closed. Ensure proper chemical storage, SDS availability, labelling and hazardous-material controls. Prepare and submit monthly EHS reports, statistics and management dashboards.
Key Competencies
Risk Assessment / HIRA / JSA PTW Management Incident Investigation EHS Auditing Emergency Response Fire & Life Safety Work at Height Lifting & Rigging Safety Scaffolding Safety Excavation Safety Confined Space Safety Environmental Management Contractor Management ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 EHS Documentation & Reporting Toolbox Talks & Safety Training
For an Abu Dhabi EHS Engineer, I would also highlight experience with Abu Dhabi/UAE regulatory requirements, client EHS standards, ADNOC requirements where applicable, and local authority/consultant coordination, depending on the project.