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Arabian Construction Co.

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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 The Safety Engineer is responsible for supporting and leading project Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities to ensure safe execution of construction works in compliance with company policies, client requirements, and local regulatory standards. The role acts as the in-charge of the Project HSE Department in the absence of the HSE Manager and plays a key role in maintaining high safety standards, monitoring site compliance, managing incidents, and promoting a strong safety culture across the project.
 
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Leadership &amp; Departmental Oversight
 
 
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 Act as in-charge of the Project HSE Department in the absence of the HSE Manager.
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 Accountable to the HSE Manager and functionally reports to the Project Manager for maintaining the highest safety standards throughout project execution.
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 Supervise, organize, and assign work programs to all HSE Officers and Inspectors.
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 Exercise authority, equivalent to the HSE Manager, to issue stop work orders on site in case of imminent danger.
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 HSE Management &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Lead and actively participate in construction and operational HSE management, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
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 Monitor site operations for compliance with ADPHC / ADOSH, DM Code of Construction Safety Practice, and other local regulatory requirements.
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 Participate in the development, review, approval, and implementation of key HSE documentation (e.g., Project HSE Plan).
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 Inspect and audit all site operations, ensuring adherence to company SOPs, HSE Plan, and policy.
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 Liaise with representatives of municipalities, government, or public/local authorities as needed.
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 Inspection, Monitoring &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Develop HSE monitoring programs, undertake daily safety inspections, and recommend corrective actions to the Project Manager / Construction Manager / Subcontractors.
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 Track and monitor the close-out of safety violations and observe site safety rules, issuing warnings or improvement notices as necessary.
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 Conduct random HSE inspections of other projects, plants, and labor accommodation facilities as per Group HSE Office programs.
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 Inspect relevant files, forms, and registers at the site to ensure required tests and inspections are completed and documented.
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 Assist in preparing monthly safety reports for submission to the Project Manager and Group HSE Office.
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 Incident Management &amp; Risk Assessment
 
 
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 Carry out accident investigations, identify root causes, and propose recommendations for improvement.
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 Review site activities using standard risk assessment systems and operating practices; brief staff on precautionary measures.
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 Review and approve risk assessment reports.
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 Investigate all OHS-related accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing inspection and analysis reports as needed.
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 Training, Communication &amp; Culture
 
 
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 Communicate and report safety performance to line management.
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 Promote HSE culture as a core value and implement a zero-accident tolerance strategy.
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 Provide safety induction training and safety briefings to workers as necessary.
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 Demonstrate capable interpersonal and communication skills, expressing ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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 Coordination &amp; Support Functions
 
 
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 Coordinate with logistics to recommend site security measures and report substandard security acts or conditions.
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 Monitor the activities and attendance of site nurses and other safety personnel.
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 Perform all other duties as assigned with the consent of the Group HSE Manager.
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 Required Qualifications &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
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 Bachelor of Engineering Degree in HSE, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
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 Level 6 OHS Diploma (NEBOSH, OTIHM, or equivalent) &ndash; Mandatory
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 NEBOSH General Certificate in OHS (or NVQ Level 3 equivalent) &ndash; Mandatory
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 ISO 45001 Lead Auditor &ndash; Mandatory
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 OSHA 10&ndash;30 Hours General Industry Safety and Health Program and/or other HSE-related training &ndash; Preferred
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 Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in the field of Health and Safety
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 Minimum 3 years of experience as HSE Engineer / Lead or above with an HSE-related Master&rsquo;s Degree, or relevant experience
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 Minimum 4 years of experience as HSE Engineer / Lead or above with an HSE-related Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6+), or
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 Minimum 5 years of experience as HSE Engineer / Lead or above with Post-Secondary HSE Qualification (NVQ Level 3)
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 Strong knowledge of risk assessment and hazard identification techniques
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 Sound understanding of regulatory compliance and local authority requirements
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 Strong communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills
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 Proven capability in incident investigation and problem-solving
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 For Abu Dhabi projects: ADOSH SF Practitioners Course completed with Grade B or above registration
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Safety Engineer

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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 The Safety Officer is responsible for supporting and monitoring health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance across construction project sites. The role ensures implementation of safety requirements, conducts inspections and audits, supports risk assessments and incident investigations, and promotes a strong safety culture in line with statutory regulations, client requirements, and company HSE policies. This position is applicable to civil, infrastructure, and oil &amp; gas construction projects.
 
 
 
 
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 Site Safety Management &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Take an active role in site safety management and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
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 Monitor adherence to site safety rules by project teams, subcontractors, and vendors; issue warnings and stop work orders as required for non-compliance.
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 Conduct planned site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with statutory regulations (including ADPHC, ADOSH, DM Code, or other local requirements) and OSH policies.
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 Maintain site safety files, registers, and records, and submit monthly safety reports to the Project HSE Manager and Group HSE Office.
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 Identify problem areas and make necessary contingency arrangements to improve site safety performance.
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 Coordination, Communication &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Work closely with safety representatives from supervising consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
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 Communicate and report safety performance, observations, and issues to line management.
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 Attend scheduled and ad-hoc safety meetings.
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 Respond to workers&rsquo; safety concerns and encourage suggestions to improve site safety.
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 Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with technical and non-technical personnel.
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 Risk Assessment, Investigation &amp; Emergency Response
 
 
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 Assist in investigating OHS-related accidents, injuries, occupational hazards, illnesses, and near-miss incidents, and recommend preventive measures.
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 Record, review, and comment on risk assessments and OHS method statements for hazardous site activities.
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 Conduct emergency drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of site emergency response plans.
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 Identify potential hazard areas and recommend preventive measures to the operations team.
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 Coordinate with the site medical team regarding medicine requirements and health-related matters.
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 Training &amp; Safety Promotion
 
 
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 Promote safety awareness by providing site induction training and safety briefings.
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 Coordinate in-house or external safety training programs for workers and supervisors.
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 Coordinate with logistics to recommend and monitor site security measures and report substandard acts for improvement.
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 Hazardous Materials &amp; Waste Management
 
 
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 Coordinate hazardous materials and waste management activities with logistics and sustainability team.
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 Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with approved procedures.
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 Other Duties
 
 
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 Perform all other duties as assigned, with the consent of the Group HSE Manager.
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 Required Qualifications &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
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 Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in HSE, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
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 Professional Certifications
 
 
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 NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health &amp; Safety (or NVQ Level 3 equivalent) &ndash; mandatory.
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 ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification &ndash; mandatory.
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 OSHA 10&ndash;30 Hours General Industry Safety and Health Program and/or other HSE-related training preferred.
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 Experience
 
 
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 Minimum 5 years of relevant HSE experience in engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
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 Abu Dhabi Requirement
 
 
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 Safety Officers working in Abu Dhabi must have successfully completed the Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) Practitioners Course and hold Grade B or higher registration.
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