HSE Officer – JAFZA | Trakhees Approved | Oil & Gas

Location: Dubai, JAFZA (Will also visit Abu Dhabi location as and when needed)Brief about company: Sigma Engineering Works (SEW) is qualified to engineer and fabricate a full range of products based on customer specification, raising the bar in safety standards and reliable delivery.

Sigma Engineering Works is an engineering service company, offering fabrication, manufacturing, service & repair, and other services to the energy industry. The company prides itself on offering a diverse and comprehensive range of products and services for the oil and gas industry that meet the highest of QHSE standards. Its services fall under machine and fabrication, blasting, painting, welding and fitting.Sigma Engineering Works (SEW) is part of Mazrui International - Diversified holding group with wide variety of businesses in Oil & Gas/Oilfield Services, Financial Investments, Real Estate, Construction, Retail, Trading, Distribution, Logistics, Transportation, Hospitality, Education etc.Websites:https://sigma.ae/ (Sigma Engineering Works)https://www.mazruiinternational.ae/ (Main Holding Group)Designation: HSE Officer – JAFZA | TARKHEES Approved | Oil & GasReporting to: HSE ManagerJob Objective: The HSE Officer monitors, implements, and enforces Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems across oil and gas operational sites. The primary objective is to cultivate a "Zero Harm" safety culture, ensure strict compliance with international standards and local regulations, and proactively mitigate high-risk industrial hazards to protect personnel, assets, and the environment.Cire Responsibilities:Control of Work & Operational Safety:Permit-to-Work (PTW): Review, authorize, and audit daily PTW applications, ensuring all associated isolation certificates (LOTO) are verified before work begins.Gas Testing: Conduct atmospheric gas testing and monitoring for toxic gases (H₂S, CO), flammable vapours (LEL), and oxygen levels in confined spaces or hot work zones.Site Inspections: Perform daily walkdowns of active process areas, drilling floors, or construction zones to identify substandard acts or conditions.Stop Work Authority: Exercise and support the absolute authority to suspend any operational activity that poses an immediate threat to life, health, or the environment.Risk Management & Compliance:Hazard Assessment: Facilitate and review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Task Risk Assessments (TRAs), and HazOp actions with engineering and construction teams.Regulatory Compliance: Maintain complete alignment with international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001) and regional regulatory bodies (e.g., ADNOC, OSHA, API guidelines).Chemical Safety: Oversee the safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals, ensuring updated Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are accessible.Emergency Preparedness & Response:Drill Execution: Organize, facilitate, and critique routine emergency response mock drills, , fire, muster, and medical evacuation (Medevac).Equipment Verification: Conduct weekly inspections of critical safety systems, including fire monitors, lifting gear accessoriesIncident Investigation & Reporting:Root Cause Analysis: Lead preliminary investigations for all near-misses, first-aid cases, and Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) utilizing methodologies like TapRooT or Five Whys.Reporting: Compile accurate shift safety summaries, weekly KPIs, and comprehensive incident investigation reports for corporate review.Safety Culture & Training:Toolbox Talks: Prepare high-quality technical safety materials and lead daily pre-shift Toolbox Talks (TBT) with multi-cultural work crews.Inductions: Deliver mandatory site safety orientations and specialized training (e.g., Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry) for new hires and contractors.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Days Away From Work (DAFW) targets.100% close-out rate of corrective actions derived from audits and near-miss reports.Completion percentage of scheduled safety inspections and emergency mock drills.Closure and resolution rate of observed unsafe acts/conditions within 48 hours.Qualifications and Requirements:Educational BackgroundPreferably in Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Safety), Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.Alternatively, a Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety paired with extensive field experience.Professional Certifications:NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety (Minimum Requirement).OSHA 30-Hour General / Construction Industry certification.Valid ADOSH practitioner registration Trakhees Approval preferred not mandatoryWork Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive field experience as an HSE professional.Technical & Behavioral Skills:Hazard Awareness: Deep technical knowledge of process safety management, hydrocarbon hazards, and high-pressure system operations.Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills; ability to command authority and clearly instruct diverse work crews.Physical Fitness: Ability to work in outdoor environments and working under pressurePlease apply by attaching your CV only if you have relevant experience and qualifications.Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.