Health, Safety and Environment Advisor- FM

Transguard Group was established in 2001 and has diversified significantly, we lead in the fields of Cash Services, Security Services, Manpower Services, Facilities Management & Aviation. Transguard Group is the UAE’s most trusted business support and outsourcing provider and has a large, dynamic and culturally diverse workforce with 50,000 employees! We are currently recruiting for a Health, Safety and Environment Advisor- FM to join our team at Tranguard Group. The candidate is to be based out of Dubai.

Scope- 

Ensuring HSE compliance to relevant ISO standards through regular audits, site visits and delivery of training programs at all levels of the business.
Conducting near miss and incident investigations and following through to root cause analysis and solution implementation to prevent further risk of incident.
Making sure a safe working environment exists for all Transguard Employees, Client Operational Staff, Visitors and Contractors while striving to achieve continuous improvements in our Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance.

Responsibilities -

• Implementation of Organizational HSE policy / procedures in compliance to ISO 45001:2018, 14001 :2015 and any other HSE standard applied/ implemented by Transguard.
• Implementation of Organizational HSE policy / procedures in compliance to ISO 45001:2018, 14001 :2015 and any other HSE standard applied/ implemented by Transguard.
• To ensure compliance of applicable legal requirement pertaining to Health, Safety and Environment. Manage and coordinate all HSE matters related to Business Units incompliance with HSE requirement ex. Specification, safety code, legal requirement, and TG polices/ procedures.
• To coordinate with business units to conduct occupational risk and opportunity/ environmental aspects and impact assessment for prudently managing HSE risks & creating Opportunities for continual improvement in their respective areas.
• To advise the business on health & safety matters and assist them in the implementation of health & safety management system.
• To operate permit to work system and implement safe system of work for ensuring operational activities are carried with all safety precautions in place.
• To carry out HSE awareness training sessions within organization to promote safety culture and to carry out/ arrange job specific training for Operatives.
• Investigate HSE incidents and noncompliance events to determine root cause and recommend remedial action to prevent reoccurrence. To identify any patterns in lagging indicators that may require further investigation and improvement across the business and within individual business units.
• To conduct periodic safety inspections for identification of HSE hazards at workplace/ premises and ensure these hazards are minimized by implementing adequate control measures.
• To ensure the tracking and maintenance of all records & documents related to the HSE such as training, investigation reports etc.
• To prepare all the necessary HSE documents as per the client & legal requirements for any new sites before the mobilization and ensure they are followed and regularly revised to include any changes.
• To conduct internal audits as per schedule and attend audits with the external auditors & clients whenever required.
• To work closely with the TG client’s health & safety representatives to ensure TG staffs are aware and following their health & safety procedures. Attend client meetings whenever required.
• To carry out regular site visit to the TG accommodations to ensure the safety standards are implemented & practiced.
• To carry out building safety assessment for the TG accommodations.
• To conduct inspections related to fire and safety therefore ensuring all buildings are compliant in all matters relating to fire safety.
• To coordinate with local authority/ bodies for mutual assistance and liaise with Civil Defense during emergencies to mitigate loss of life and damage to property.
• To assist the facility manager/ safety manager in investigating accidents or incidents to identify conditions that cause accidents and seek actions to prevent the same.
• Any other business-related task assigned by line manager

Knowledge- Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in science / HSE from recognized university
•  Recognized HSE qualification such as NEBOSH, NVQ etc
• An internationally accredited environment certificate would be preferable
• Lead/ Internal Auditor qualification in HSE management system (ISO 45001 & 14001)
• Basic first aid and Fire Fighting Training

Knowledge- General

• Up to date knowledge of the UAE HSE legislation, code of practice & municipality guidelines.
• Min of 5 years working in HSE field in UAE
• Holding UAE valid Driving License

Skills - Technical

• Incident/Audit Report writing
• Hazard & Risk Recognition
• Record keeping and Data Input
• Excellent knowledge in MS office and computer skills.
• Knowledge of HSE Management Systems.
• HSE Audit and Compliance
• Training & Presentation Skills

Skills - Soft

• Internal / External Relationship Management
• Time Management
• Conflict resolution
• Excellent communication skills (English Language) including oral and written
• Problem Solving
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Teamwork / Collaborative Approach
• Adaptability

This position profile indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions expected of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required which are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the position profile. The employee shall also adhere to TRANSGUARD’S information security policies and procedures and the policies and procedures applicable to their area of responsibility.