Specialist - HSE
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About the Role
CPX seeks an experienced HSE Officer to ensure health, safety, and environmental governance during OT cybersecurity and critical infrastructure projects in substations and control centers.
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Responsibilities
- Ensure safe execution of on‑site activities across substations, pumping stations, control rooms, and data center environments during OT and cyber infrastructure works
- Prepare, review, and maintain HSE documentation including Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), lifting plans, and daily site safety records
- Manage and enforce Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) processes, ensuring all activities are executed under valid permits and site authorizations
- Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily safety briefings
- Ensure compliance with OSHAD, ISO‑based HSE frameworks, client safety standards, and CPX IMS requirements
- Monitor adherence to PPE usage, emergency procedures, and safe working practices, exercising stop‑work authority where unsafe conditions are identified
- Lead incident, near‑miss, and hazard reporting, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
- Review and approve subcontractor HSE submissions prior to mobilization and work commencement
- Support coordination of electrical, cabling, and installation works to ensure HSE compliance without impacting project timelines
- Maintain HSE compliance records, training and competency documentation as required by client and regulatory authorities
Requirements
- 7–12 years of HSE experience in cyber infrastructure / OT infrastructure / electrical telecom execution in utilities, substations, rail, or industrial environments
- Diploma in Health & Safety, Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline
- NEBOSH IGC (or equivalent) and valid OSHAD registration card
- Valid First Aid and Fire Fighting certifications
- Proven working knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) systems for utility and substation environments
- Strong capability in preparing Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), lifting plans, toolbox talks, and daily site safety documentation
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Overview
- The HSE Officer will be responsible for ensuring effective health, safety, and environmental governance during the execution of OT cybersecurity and critical infrastructure projects across substations, control centers, and related facilities.
- The role supports safe site execution by managing HSE documentation, permit processes, and compliance activities in alignment with OSHAD, ISO standards, and CPX’s IMS/HSE framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure safe execution of on‑site activities across substations, pumping stations, control rooms, and data center environments during OT and cyber infrastructure works.
- Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with approved HSE procedures, safe work practices, and site‑specific safety requirements in brownfield and live environments.
- Coordinate with project, engineering, OEM, and contractor teams to control work areas, access, and interface activities safely.
- Prepare, review, and maintain HSE documentation, including Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), lifting plans (where applicable), and daily site safety records.
- Manage and enforce Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) processes, ensuring all activities are executed under valid permits and site authorizations.
- Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily safety briefings, ensuring workforce awareness of task‑specific and site‑specific risks.
- Ensure compliance with OSHAD, ISO‑based HSE frameworks, client safety standards, and CPX IMS requirements throughout project execution.
- Monitor adherence to PPE usage, emergency procedures, and safe working practices, exercising stop‑work authority where unsafe conditions are identified.
- Lead incident, near‑miss, and hazard reporting, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
- Review and approve subcontractor HSE submissions prior to mobilization and work commencement.
- Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure alignment with approved HSE plans, method statements, and permit conditions.
- Support coordination of electrical, cabling, and installation works to ensure HSE compliance without impacting project timelines.
Qualifications
- Minimum educational qualification of a Diploma in Health & Safety, Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline is mandatory.
- Relevant HSE certifications (at least one): OSHAD, NEBOSH.
- 7–12 years of HSE Experience in cyber infrastructure / OT infrastructure / electrical telecom execution in utilities, substations, rail, or industrial environments.
- Proven track record in HSE oversight for site execution, including supervision of cabling, panel installation, electrical/telecom works, commissioning activities, and contractor management under Permit‑to‑Work systems.
Skills/Certifications
- Demonstrated experience supporting HSE execution in brownfield utility sites, including substations, pumping stations, control rooms, and operational facilities.
- Strong awareness of safe working practices in live environments, including HV/LV interface awareness, access control, work‑area segregation, and coordination with operations teams.
- Ability to oversee and support panel installation, cabling, and infrastructure works from an HSE perspective.
- Strong capability in preparing and managing Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), lifting plans, toolbox talks, and daily site safety documentation.
- Proven working knowledge of Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) systems for utility and substation environments.
- Experience ensuring contractor and subcontractor compliance with approved HSE submissions and permit conditions.
- Familiarity with UAE utility HSE frameworks, including OSHAD‑aligned requirements, client safety governance, and authority expectations.
- NEBOSH IGC (or equivalent) and valid OSHAD registration card (mandatory or highly preferred).
- Utility Competency Certificate (e.g., TRANSCO Competent Person or equivalent) or demonstrable eligibility.
- Valid First Aid and Fire Fighting certifications.
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