Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Engineer
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UpNext UAE is seeking an experienced OHS Engineer to oversee the implementation of the Project OHSMS, ensuring compliance with ADOSH-SF, ISO 45001, and UAE regulations. The role involves site inspections, incident investigation, and contractor HSE performance monitoring.
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Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the project OHSMS in line with ADOSH SF, company, and ISO 45001
- Review and approve contractors' HSE documentation, including OHSE Plans, RAMS, PTW, Emergency Response, Traffic Management, and Lifting Plans
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance assessments across high risk construction activities
- Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are implemented
- Monitor contractor HSE performance, prepare HSE reports, and lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and inductions
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities on HSE matters
- Support audits, emergency drills, occupational health risk management, and continuous HSE improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- NEBOSH International Diploma, NVQ Level 6 (or higher), or equivalent
- ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification
- ADOSH SF Practitioner Course completed
- Registered as a Senior Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner (Abu Dhabi)
- Minimum 12 years of OHS experience, including 6+ years in the UAE (Abu Dhabi preferred)
- Strong experience on large scale building/high rise projects with engineering consultants and EPC contractors
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Job Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Engineer to oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the Project Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS), ensuring full compliance with ADOSH SF, Company HSE requirements, ISO 45001:2018, UAE regulations,
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the project OHSMS in line with ADOSH SF, company, and ISO 45001.
- Review and approve contractors' HSE documentation, including OHSE Plans, RAMS, PTW, Emergency Response, Traffic Management, and Lifting Plans.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance assessments across high risk construction activities (work at height, lifting operations, scaffolding, excavation, confined spaces, hot works, electrical safety, temporary works, etc.).
- Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Monitor contractor HSE performance, prepare HSE reports, and lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and inductions.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities on HSE matters.
- Support audits, emergency drills, occupational health risk management, and continuous HSE improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- NEBOSH International Diploma, NVQ Level 6 (or higher), or equivalent.
- ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification.
- ADOSH SF Practitioner Course completed.
- Registered as a Senior Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner (Abu Dhabi).
- Minimum 12 years of OHS experience, including 6+ years in the UAE (Abu Dhabi preferred).
- Strong experience on large scale building/high rise projects with engineering consultants and EPC contractors.
- In depth knowledge of ADOSH SF, ISO 45001, UAE HSE regulations, risk assessments, incident investigations, HSE audits, and construction safety.
- Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
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