Health & Safety Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time

GOPA Tech - Branch office United Arab Emirates is a part of GOPA, a trusted partner in international development for over 60 years. We harness and direct GOPA’s energy and infrastructure expertise, advancing a comprehensive approach to shaping a better tomorrow.

Join a team that keeps the lights on. As a Health & Safety Engineer in our power transmission business, you will own and advance safety across overhead lines, substations, and related construction and maintenance activities. You’ll design and implement practical HSE programs, lead risk assessments and incident investigations, and work side-by-side with operations, engineering, and contractors to reduce risk and protect people and assets.

This role provides visibility into high-impact projects and the opportunity to influence standards across the network.

Keywords: Power transmission, live-line work, switchyards, tower erection, stringing, safety culture, regulatory compliance.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE management systems, policies, and procedures tailored to transmission works (live-line work, switchyards, tower erection, stringing).
• Lead risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and permit-to-work processes.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and field observations; track corrective actions and trends.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; produce root-cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Manage contractor HSE performance and pre-qualification.
• Deliver training and toolbox talks on electrical hazards, working at height, rescue, LOTO, PPE, and emergency response.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and keep guidance up to date with industry standards and best practices.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, reporting systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years’ HSE experience in power transmission, utilities, or heavy civil works.
• Strong understanding of electrical hazards, high-voltage safety, working-at-height, fall protection, and rescue procedures.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation, and audit programs.
• Recognized safety certification (NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; able to influence in the field and at the leadership level.

• Experience with live-line maintenance, substation commissioning, or transmission construction.
• Familiarity with IMS, ISO 45001, and local regulatory frameworks.
• Certification in first aid, rope rescue, or relevant technical specialties.

You’ll join a collaborative HSE team embedded in a fast-moving engineering organization. Expect a mix of site and office work, field mentorship opportunities, travel to project sites, and access to training and professional development. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the chance to shape safety practices that protect employees and communities.

If you are ready to bring your expertise to our team, please send us your application today (cover letter including earliest starting date and salary expectation, CV, relevant certificates, and reference letters). The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and interest in shaping our digital future!

Your contact:
Zil Kadia

We look forward to hearing from you. At GOPA Group, we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job. We are committed to diversity in all its forms, including gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Utilities

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