Specialist - HSE (Emirati Talent)

About EDGE Group

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About the role

• Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Circulate material received from OSHE to appropriate members of the department. This will include, but not be limited to, occupational safety and health policies, standard operating procedures, training session notifications, and general occupational safety and health information.
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
• Assist in the identification of occupational safety and health issues, deficiencies and hazards by periodically inspecting the workplace. Bring identified issues, deficiencies or hazards to the attention of the person responsible for the area or the equipment. Assist as necessary to ensure that the issue, deficiency or hazard is resolved.
• Ensure that any responsibilities listed for the Safety team under the various standard operating procedures issued by OSHE are completed.
• Ensure full and accurate health and safety training records are maintained.
• Establish a full program of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks.
• Ensure that monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, hose cabinets and first aid kits are carried out.
• If necessary, accompany staff from OSH external regulatory agencies during workplace inspections. Assist the department by following up on any deficiencies noted during inspections to ensure they are corrected by those responsible for the area or the item.
• If necessary, assist supervisors in the completion of incident/accident reports to ensure they are submitted to OSHE in a timely manner. It may also be necessary to assist EHS with investigating incidents or accidents.
• Keep the Department Head informed on all of the above.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field
• Occupational Safety and Health Diploma, NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH International Diploma
• ADVETI Certified OSH Practitioner.
• Relevant industry certifications: e.g. HSE Auditor, first aid, CPR and firefighting certified
• 5+ years of HSE experience within heavy manufacturing industry

• Proven experience providing support on functional projects related to the section through activities such as documentation, data collection, analysis, planning, and coordination with internal and external parties.

• Demonstrated experience with presenting regular reports on the activities of the Section to relevant stakeholders

• Experience in inspections of the organization's facilities to detect existing or potential health, safety, and environment hazards, determine corrective / preventive measures, and follow-up to ensure measures have been implemented.

Why choose EDGE

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

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EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.