HSE Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor project HSE plans, procedures and safe working practices in accordance with TAQA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with TAQA HSE procedures, System Safety Rules and applicable ADOSH-SF requirements.
• Conduct daily site inspections and identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
• Conduct and review Risk Assessments, JSA/JHA, Method Statements and Task Risk Assessments.
• Monitor and enforce Permit to Work (PTW) requirements.
• Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, PTW documentation, incident reports and training records.
• Support emergency response plans, drills and crisis-management activities.
• Maintain HSE performance indicators and contribute to project HSE reporting.
• Liaise with TAQA representatives, project management, supervisors, contractors and other stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across the project.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Valid TAQA HSE Officer approval / HSE Competence Register status – Mandatory.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably within power, utilities, electrical infrastructure, construction or maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of TAQA HSE requirements and System Safety Rules.
• Good knowledge of ADOSH-SF / Abu Dhabi OSH requirements.
• Practical knowledge of PTW, LOTO, electrical isolation and high-voltage safety.
• Experience with risk assessments, JSA/JHA, incident investigation and HSE inspections.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• IOSH membership / certification.
• NEBOSH Oil & Gas.
• ISO 45001 awareness / Lead Auditor.
• First Aid / CPR.
• Fire Safety / Fire Warden.
• Working at Height.
• Confined Space.
• Lifting & Rigging Safety.
• Electrical Safety / HV Safety training.

Essential Technical Competencies

• Demonstrated practical knowledge of: TAQA System Safety Rules, PTW systems, LOTO and electrical isolation, HV/LV electrical safety, substation safety, energized equipment control, earthing and grounding, arc-flash awareness, excavation and underground utilities, lifting operations, work at height, confined space entry, hot work, emergency response, contractor HSE management, incident investigation, risk assessment and JSA/JHA.
• Experience in the following environments: TAQA / TAQA Distribution / TAQA Transmission projects, power generation and transmission, electrical distribution networks, substations and switchyards, utilities infrastructure, power station maintenance, electrical construction and commissioning, shutdown and maintenance projects, infrastructure and civil works associated with electrical utilities.