Officer - Safety, Health & Environment

AECOM is hiring an Officer - Safety, Health & Environment in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves ensuring compliance with SH&E requirements, conducting inspections, coordinating meetings, and reporting safety issues. Candidates should have a diploma in Engineering or Occupational Safety, NEBOSH GC certification, and over 5 years of relevant experience. AECOM focuses on infrastructure consulting to create positive community impacts.
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Job Description

The SH&E Coordinator will be responsible to assist with identifying SH&E requirements. With the ability to assess and monitor compliance requirements and alignment with local SH&E legislative and regulatory obligations, as well as project and AECOM business requirements.

Role and Responsibilities
• Serving as the field/project point of contact for SH&E matters.
• Identify AECOM, Project, and Legislative requirements and align stakeholder compliance.
• Conduct daily inspections of contractor activities to ensure compliance with contractors' SH&E Policies, plans, and other obligations.
• Undertake daily visual inspections, report issues, and submit observation findings to the contractor via the project reporting system. Follow up on the close-out within established timeframes.
• Coordinate and attend site SH&E meetings. If required, this may include chairing and recording the meetings.
• Submit safety inspection reports to the Resident Engineer and/or project leads and engage their support.
• Review risk mitigation documentation, such as plans, procedures, and task-specific Safe Work Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Check SH&E requirements in method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work procedures submitted by the contractor, ensuring activities are in line with the safe work methodology.
• Check appropriate maintenance, calibration, and operation of all safety equipment.
• Check site security, fire, first aid, and welfare facilities and ensure procedures appropriate to the works are provided and adequately maintained.
• Assist in the investigation of all incidents and near misses, and report in accordance with client requirements and AECOM procedures. Ensure that necessary preventative measures are identified based on the worst potential consequences and applied effectively.
• Set a high personal example of Health & Safety at all times.
• Provide upstream reports regularly to the Project and SH&E Leads.
• Attend risk assessment training and request other relevant training as appropriate.

Qualifications
• Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Safety or related field, NEBOSH GC and/or proven equivalent
• 5+ years experience in the relevant field

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.