Manager- Health, Safety, Social & Environment (HSSE) RTC

Masdar is seeking a Manager for Health, Safety, Social & Environment (HSSE) in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing HSSE matters for projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing a dedicated team. Candidates should have a relevant degree, certifications, and significant experience in HSE management, particularly in renewable energy. Masdar focuses on advancing clean energy solutions and sustainability on a global scale.
Company Description

Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

Job Description

The HSSE Manager will be responsible for all HSSE matters of the Project, managing of all project activities and processes and providing appropriate levels of HSSE advice whenever required. This role will be responsible for ensuring that all project activities are carried out to a high standard in accordance with Masdar requirements and are transparent and supported by appropriate documentation. The HSSE Manager will also be responsible for the coordination of a team dedicated to the implementation of the Health, Safety, Social Management System, and for ensuring that all members of the Project teams comply with Masdar HSSE requirements in order to ensure that we protect the Health and Safety of everyone on the project and ensure that Environment is respected whilst being socially responsible.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, environmental sciences, social sciences, or related discipline • Trained and certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 • IOSH Certification • Membership in a recognized international HSSE organization is an advantage • Experience with solar projects and battery storage systems

Preferred Experience: • At least 10 years in HSE management in a large organization including at least 3 years in a managerial role in renewable energy projects • At least 1 year of experience in the management of international E&S requirements of IFC, EBRD, ADB at a construction site • Experience in the UAE gaining strong knowledge and understanding of local rules, regulations, systems, and processes related to sustainability

Additional Information

5 GW Solar / BESS project in Abu Dhabi

Masdar is one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.