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Together, we make the difference.

We are a leading provider of innovative, high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and services for baggage and cargo handling, advanced software for the digitalization of logistics processes, and a comprehensive range of maintenance and support services. Our major clients include renowned airports and airlines around the world.

We are looking for a skilled, tech-savvy, and motivated HSE Officer to join our EHS team in Dubai, UAE. The ideal candidate must have a good understanding of HSE practices and be highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Power BI.

What are my responsibilities?

  • Implement the organization's general Health, Safety and Environment policy with compliance regulations.
  • Ensure all the Client/Legal requirements in the projects are fully complied with as per HSE standards.
  • Support the business by integrating HSE standards across all project operations.
  • Ensure accurate HSE reporting to fulfil the Client/Legal and contractual requirement(s) to support the business.
  • Conduct project inspections and ensure HSE objectives are met by proactively performing the duties.
  • Support the team that investigates accidents or incidents, submits reports on work practices, and undertakes risk assessments to enable decisions consistent with the company's obligations.
  • Prepares reports, bulletins, and safety and health program promotional materials and keeps all levels of staff up to date with HSE Communication.
  • Identify potential hazards and provide advice and assistance to mitigate/eliminate risks, thereby reducing accidents and/or their consequences.
  • Be vigilant on-site and coach the personnel deployed on-site with best practices.
  • Inspect worksite and sub-contractor facilities and recommend corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance.
  • Conducts regular training programs about employee safety procedures, accident protection and prevention, and firefighting.
  • Participate in internal/external audits and compliance audits conducted by the Client.
  • Inform the Project HSE Manager and/or the Head of QM&EHS areas that require improvements.
  • Responsible for keeping up to date with current HSE practice, focusing on continuing education by attending courses offered to remain at the forefront of his profession.
  • Safety: Will be responsible/accountable for following occupational health, safety, security, and environmental standards.

What do I need to qualify for the role?

  • Do you have a degree/diploma in Safety or in Occupational Health & Safety?
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as an HSE/Safety Officer in an Oil & Gas/ Industrial Projects/ Operations & Maintenance environment.
  • NEBOSH IGC certification is a must.
  • Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
  • Experience in drafting comprehensive reports and policies for health and safety.
  • Experience conducting workplace audits/ Understanding of Legal Requirements and pertinent best practices.
  • Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
  • Diligence with great attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety.
  • Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.