HSE OFFICER - WORKERS WELFARE

*HSE Officer – Workers' Welfare*

United Arab Emirates

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced HSE Officer with a strong background in workers' welfare, HSE compliance, and welfare audits. The ideal candidate must have previous experience working for a manpower company and be familiar with worker accommodation inspections, transportation safety, and client compliance requirements. Experience in conducting welfare audits for oil & gas clients is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct regular workers' welfare audits at labor accommodations, workplaces, and transportation facilities.

* Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, client requirements, and company HSE policies.

* Carry out inspections of worker accommodations, including hygiene, housekeeping, fire safety, sanitation, food preparation areas, and recreational facilities.

* Monitor employee welfare standards, including accommodation, transportation, drinking water, sanitation, medical support, and welfare facilities.

* Prepare audit reports, inspection findings, corrective action plans, and follow-up reports.

* Coordinate with operations, camp management, HR, and transport departments to close audit findings.

* Conduct toolbox talks, HSE inductions, and workers' welfare awareness programs.

* Investigate incidents, near misses, and welfare-related complaints, and recommend preventive actions.

* Ensure welfare facilities comply with client standards and contractual requirements.

* Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, risk assessments, and statutory documentation.

* Support internal and external HSE audits conducted by clients and regulatory authorities.

* Promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement in workers' welfare.

Qualifications

* Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.

* NEBOSH IGC or an equivalent HSE qualification.

* IOSH certification is preferred.

* First Aid and Fire Safety certifications are an advantage.

Experience Requirements

* Minimum *3–5 years* of HSE experience.

* Mandatory experience working with a *manpower supply company*.

* Proven experience conducting *workers' welfare audits*.

* Experience managing labor accommodation inspections and welfare compliance.

* Familiarity with client HSE requirements, particularly in the oil & gas sector, is preferred.

* Experience preparing audit reports and implementing corrective actions.

Skills & Competencies

* Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and workers' welfare standards.

* Excellent auditing and inspection skills.

* Good understanding of labor accommodation and transportation safety requirements.

* Strong communication and report-writing skills.

* Ability to identify risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

* Ability to work independently and manage multiple inspections and audits.

Preferred Experience

* Experience supporting oil & gas clients.

* Knowledge of ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management Systems.

* Experience coordinating client HSE inspections and compliance audits.

* Valid UAE driving licence is an advantage.

Work Location: In person