Sector Environment Health & Safety Executive JOB

Job Details

Job Title

Abu Dhabi Corporate Environment Health & Safety Executive

Department

Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

Section

Business Partnership

Unit

Environment, Health & Safety

Direct Manager

Corporate Environment, Health & Safety Unit Head

Direct Reports

NA

Role Purpose

Oversee, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy working environment across all facets of the Abu Dhabi events and sites. The role is a central role designed to support sites management with developing, implementing and governing HS&E policies and practices, in addition to assisting directly with advising sites leadership on matters of health, safety and environment as they relate to the operation of Abu Dhai sites.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Planning and Manual

• Record and update information in Health and Safety manuals/ Management systems.

• Ensure Abu Dhabi sites operational plans contain provisions for safe working environment through development and maintenance of the DCT’s Health and Safety Management Strategy & System (Manual, guidelines etc.) and monitor effectiveness of implementation sites management, service providers, and customers.

• Render support in creation of plans and proposals Health and Safety delivery through sites operations, coordinate with other sections in order to facilitate appropriate recommendations and seek necessary approvals from higher management.

• Contribute in implementation of Health & Safety plans by progressing initiatives and assist in continuous improvement of Health & Safety standards across Cultural Sites, service providers and customers.

Risk, Compliance & Emergency Response

• Render support in effective management of  Health and Safety risks via timely contribution of risk assessments to monitor effectiveness of risk management measures implemented by the DCT entities and service providers.

• Act as primary support leader for the effective training and monitoring of risk management activity and processes through Abu Dhabi Sites.

• Provide support in regular compliance reviews (Health and Safety audits) to assess consistency in adherence to the regulatory requirements and guidelines.

• Develop and implement emergency response plans to contribute efficiently to the emergency readiness of DCT. (E.g. emergency evacuation in case of fire, accident response etc.).

• Assist in training emergency respondents (such as fire wardens, first aid providers etc.) and ensure that all staff members are well trained and fully aware of the appropriate response.

• Coordinate with the DCT departments to ensure that the inspection activities are in adherence to the established standards.

Shared Activity 

• Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into section business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing sectional strategies.

• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager.

• Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned section activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

• Demonstrate compliance to organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Communication and Business Relationships

Internal

• DCT Relevant Sectors / Departments

External

• Key vendors & supplies

• Government entities

• Service Provider & Consulting firms

• Relevant Federal and Local Agencies/ Authorities

• Abu Dhabi Systems Information Committee (ADSIC)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or any other decree within relevant industry.

Experience

• Experience of at least 2-5 years in Occupational Health and Safety field.

Skills

• Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing.

• Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).

• Strong knowledge of the documentation essential for all digital projects such as scope of work and project brief.

• Strong knowledge and strategic understanding of technical and digital markets, and current user trends.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders/vendors and cross-functional team members.

• Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner.

• Ability to quickly integrate with existing business software tools and knowledge of other relevant industry software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skill - including appropriate stakeholder alignment.