QHSE Officer – UAE Terminals

Job Details:
Conducts Safety inductions and trainings and Safety Committee Meetings, as well as periodic refresher trainings, and pro-active communication of safety topics and alerts through multiple channels, as needed.
Keeps up to date with new legislation and maintains a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer’s industry.
Maintains and administers the Integrated Management System (IMS) in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Standards at the terminals.
Conducts internal audits regularly, in line with maintaining IMS and SQAS processes, consistently.
Monitors terminal safety and security in line with ISPS (International Ship & Port Facility Security Code), and local regulations and conducts periodic inspections, identifies and implements improvements.

Conducts accident investigations and periodic inspections of operational assets including firefighting equipment, first aid equipment, alarm systems, and lifting gears.
Examines potential unsafe working conditions and implements corrective/preventative actions.
Involves and participates in the identification and safe disposal of hazardous substances.
Reviews operational risk assessments and ensures readiness pertinent to emergency response plans and running periodic mock drills.

Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate shall be a Graduate with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, within the port industry.
The incumbent shall be confident in their ability to ensure a safe workplace with improved operational efficiency, in line with UAE legal requirements and safety regulations pertaining to the Shipping and Ports industry.
A UAE Driving license holder shall be preferred, as the role may require frequent commute across the company’s work sites.

Formal Certifications and Qualification
IMS Internal Auditor
HABC Level 3 Train the Trainer
NEBOSH Accident Investigation
IOSH Managing Safely
NEBOSH IGC