Regional HSE Engineer

Job Description

Location: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi?s airport.JOB OBJECTIVEThe HSE Engineer reports to the Regional HSE, Security & Real Estate Manager, and has the following objectives:

• Support & assist the Regional HSE, Security & Real Estate Manager to develop, implement, co-ordinate, monitor and maintain the regional HSE management system.
• Support the Bids & Projects team to analyse the HSE requirements and design the HSE framework (resources, budget, training, equipment, documents) for all bids in the region.
• Assume the position of HSE Manager for civil projects (airport, etc.) in the UAE.
• Implement all HSE procedures, measures & controls during activities on offices & projects in the region.
• Ensure all personnel in the region as well as visitors, sub-contractors and any interested party are fully supported with the guidance, training, equipment, documentation, inspections and audit covering all HSE matters.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe roles & responsibilities of the Regional HSE Engineer are to:

• Define the HSE objectives and program.
• Analyse legal and other requirements to ensure compliance of Thales premises and projects in the region. Set up and update compliance registers.
• Analyse risks & impacts and deliver the risk assessment & the environmental assessment.
• Establish and maintain the regional HSE action plan.
• Prepare the emergency response plans (procedure, first-aiders, fire wardens, evacuation drills, medical drills, etc.).
• Define, collect and analyse operational indicators, to assess results and to suggest improvements if necessary.
• Collect and follow up HSE events (accidents, incidents, etc.). Investigate accidents where necessary and report the findings.
• Prepare the yearly HSE internal audit program. Perform HSE audits & inspections.
• Prepare and conduct the yearly HSE management review.
• Prepare the HSE memos and design the HSE framework (resources, budget, training, equipment, documents) for all bids in the region.
• Support Procurement in selection of sub-contractors & suppliers from a HSE perspective.
• Support the Management with HSE expertise in case of crisis (pandemic, etc.).
• Support the HSE Committees in the region with HSE expertise.
• Coordinate with the regional Real Estate, Facility Management and Security departments.
• The Regional HSE Engineer will lead by example & will carry out this activity in good coordination/cooperation with all regional entities, departments, teams and interested parties.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years? experience as an HSE Engineer/Manager
• 3 years? experience in civil projects (rail, airport, etc.)
• International experience is an added value
• Multinational Company experience is an added value

QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HSE / Risk Management Engineering Diploma (Master 2)
• Nebosh IGC Occupational Health & Safety Certificate
• Internal/Lead Auditor Certificate
• English TOEIC 785 B2 Level or equivalent
• Fluency in Microsoft Pack Office
• Valid Driving License
• First Aider Certificate is an added value

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Fluent in English and French
• Excellent communication skills
• Team work spirit
• Good organizational skills, details oriented
• Able to write in English technical and audit reports, routine business correspondence
• Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Lead by example, promote a good HSE culture
• Open minded, think out of the box
• Availability & Mobility
• Punctuality

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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