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Site HSE Specialist

2 days ago Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Opportunity

General Environmental Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the environment including the broader community impacted by environmental hazards including: Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments; Investigating accidents and environmental incidents and liaising with engineers, management, and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence; Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to environmental health and safety; Maintaining relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Act as a Site HSE Specialist within the HSE function for HVDC project sites.
  • Be a leader in promoting integrity, regulatory and corporate & social responsibility at all times.
  • Drive and promote HSE positive behaviors.
  • Support the HVDC HSE operations and site teams in HSE related matters and the implementation of HSE programs and focus initiatives.
  • Drives behavioral change through implementing Group-wide performance improvement programs and practices locally to ensure an exemplary health and safety culture as well as a strong focus on environment throughout the respective organization.
  • Safety & Integrity: Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
  • Engages internal customers to raise awareness on all HSE across all functions.
  • Responsible for HSE reporting, analysis of hazards, incidents & other HSE KPI's for global HVDC project sites.
  • Support the project HSE managers & site HSE team with the issues related to HSE.
  • Support and participate in routine and non-routine HSE audits.
  • Coordinate and promote the effective closure of various HSE origin and related corrective and preventive actions.
  • Engage in incident investigation processes ensuring that causal factors identified have sound and sustainable actions tracked to closure.
  • Drive and promote HSE awareness and HSE understanding within HVDC.
  • Establish good exchange and collaboration with site HSE team and assist in HSE reporting.
  • Share lessons learned as well as best practices to all project sites.
  • Drives and ensures compliance with Group management systems (e.g. ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).
  • Support and co-develop for continuous improvement on HSE reporting and KPI methodology and analysis.
  • Promote awareness and training of ISO Management System Standards as they apply to HSE Operations and Governance activity.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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  • A bachelor's or master's degree in relevant field is required together with Post graduation (or) Diploma in HSE from approved institute for HSE course.
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience required with hands on HSE experience in any electrical commissioning projects / power plants / sub stations / construction sites.
  • Experience in the Middle east is required.
  • Knowledge on MS Office, Intelex, IMS is added advantages.
  • Teamwork, Analytical, Communication & Presentation skills are the key required skills.
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
  • Proficiency in local language is required.

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Client-provided location(s): Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-167471
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-27T23:33:54

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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