Health Safety Environment Officer

Mohamed Hilal Group is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HSE Officer to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance within our joinery and interior fit-out factory in Sharjah. The role will focus on maintaining a safe working environment across factory operations, woodworking and joinery activities, machinery usage, material handling, and related site activities, ensuring compliance with applicable UAE HSE regulations and company policies.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and safe working practices across joinery factory operations.Conduct regular factory inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.Ensure safe operation of woodworking machinery, cutting equipment, CNC machines, edge banding machines, and other joinery equipment.Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure employees follow established safety procedures.Identify and assess workplace risks, including wood dust, noise, fire hazards, electrical risks, manual handling, and chemical exposure from paints, adhesives, and solvents.Ensure appropriate dust extraction, ventilation, housekeeping, and waste disposal practices are maintained.Conduct risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for factory activities, maintenance work, and other high-risk tasks.Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and safety awareness training to employees, technicians, and subcontractors.Investigate workplace accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, prepare incident reports, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.Monitor fire safety arrangements, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, first-aid provisions, and emergency response procedures.Ensure safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals, paints, adhesives, and other hazardous materials.Maintain HSE documentation, inspection checklists, incident records, training records, and compliance reports.Coordinate with production, maintenance, warehouse, and project teams to resolve safety concerns and improve workplace safety.Support HSE compliance during installation and interior fit-out site activities, including work-at-height controls, hot work, electrical safety, and permit-to-work requirements where applicable.Monitor waste management and environmental practices in line with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.Follow up on corrective actions and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the factory.RequirementsDiploma or bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.Minimum 3–5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in a joinery, woodworking, furniture manufacturing, or interior fit-out environment.Recognised HSE qualification such as NEBOSH IGC or an equivalent certification is preferred.Good knowledge of workplace risk assessments, incident investigation, fire safety, PPE requirements, and industrial safety procedures.Familiarity with woodworking machinery hazards, dust extraction systems, chemical handling, and factory safety requirements.Knowledge of applicable UAE HSE regulations and local authority requirements.Strong communication, reporting, inspection, and problem-solving skills.Ability to conduct safety training and communicate effectively with factory workers and supervisors.Proficiency in preparing HSE reports and maintaining safety documentation.Key CompetenciesStrong attention to detail and hazard identification.Proactive approach to workplace safety.Ability to enforce safety standards and influence safe behaviour.Effective coordination with production and operational teams.Strong incident reporting and corrective-action follow-up.Commitment to continuous improvement in HSE performance.