HSE Officer (Tunnelling)

Job Summary

The HSE Officer is responsible for implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental policies on site, ensuring full compliance with project, client, and UAE regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities

●Implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and project-specific HSE plans.

●Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and routine safety audits on site.

●Investigate incidents and near-misses; prepare reports with corrective and preventive actions.

●Ensure Permit-to-Work (PTW) system compliance, particularly for high-risk activities.

●Deliver HSE training, inductions, and awareness programs to site personnel.

●Liaise with client/consultant HSE representatives and support site audits and inspections.

●Maintain accurate HSE documentation, registers, and statistical reporting.

●Support emergency preparedness planning and drills.

Requirements

Criteria

Requirement

Age

Below 35 years

GCC Experience (Min.)

5 Years (minimum)

Academics

Diploma Level (at least); Bachelor's Degree preferred

Professional Qualifications

NEBOSH IGC | ISO 45001 Awareness Certificate | ADOSH-SF Practitioner (Preferred)

HSE Officer — Tunnels

Industry Context: Underground tunneling and subsurface infrastructure projects, including TBM-driven and cut-and-cover works.

Industry-Specific Focus Areas (in addition to Core Responsibilities above):

●Underground/confined space safety, continuous gas monitoring, and ventilation management.

●Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operational safety and ground stability/collapse risk control.

●Emergency evacuation and underground rescue planning specific to tunnel environments.