Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Occupational Health & Safety, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Air Q Limited is looking for a proactive and experienced HSE Officer to support and oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities across our manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, maintenance, and operational facilities.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in industrial or manufacturing environments, with strong knowledge of workplace safety, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and environmental management.
Key Responsibilities- Health & Safety Management
- Implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and safe working practices across manufacturing operations.
- Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, HIRA, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
- Monitor shop-floor activities, machinery operations, assembly processes, and maintenance work.
- Ensure employees and contractors comply with PPE requirements and established safety procedures.
- Monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk activities, including hot work, confined spaces, and working at height.
- Identify unsafe conditions and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Environmental Management
- Monitor environmental compliance, including waste disposal, chemical handling, and pollution prevention.
- Ensure proper segregation, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Monitor safe handling and storage of chemicals, oils, solvents, paints, and other industrial materials.
- Support environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives.
- Manufacturing & Industrial Safety
- Monitor safety practices involving production machinery, electrical systems, lifting equipment, forklifts, and material handling.
- Ensure compliance with machine guarding and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Monitor safe storage and handling of raw materials, compressed gases, and flammable substances.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams to address safety concerns.
- Ensure proper housekeeping, pedestrian routes, emergency exits, and workplace accessibility.
- Compliance, Audits & Documentation
- Maintain HSE records, risk assessments, inspection reports, incident reports, and training documentation.
- Support internal and external HSE audits and regulatory inspections.
- Monitor corrective actions and follow up on identified safety issues.
- Assist in maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Prepare regular HSE reports and update safety performance indicators.
Conduct HSE inductions for new employees and contractors.
Organize toolbox talks and periodic safety awareness sessions.
Promote employee participation in hazard identification and reporting.
Coordinate fire drills, emergency evacuation exercises, and first-aid awareness activities.
Emergency & Contractor Safety- Support the implementation of emergency response procedures.
- Ensure first-aid equipment, firefighting systems, and spill response resources are available.
- Review contractor safety documentation, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Monitor contractor compliance with company HSE requirements.
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent recognized HSE qualification.
- NEBOSH Diploma will be an added advantage.
- Good knowledge of UAE HSE legislation and environmental regulations.
- Practical understanding of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Experience in risk assessments, incident investigations, safety inspections, and emergency response.
- Experience in production, assembly,…
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