HSE Specialist – Ports Cluster

About the role

Abu Dhabi Ports is looking for an HSE Specialist to support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the AD Ports Group HSE Management System, Integrated Management System and Business Continuity requirements across Ports Cluster terminals and marine operations. The role ensures that HSE risks from cargo handling, marine operations, dangerous goods, contractor and construction work are identified and controlled in line with AD Ports Group standards, OSHAD-SF and local and international regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the AD Ports Group HSE and Integrated Management Systems and support the Ports Cluster HSE Plan (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHAD-SF).
• Carry out hazard identification and risk assessments, maintain the HSE risk register and conduct planned and unplanned inspections, tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Monitor dangerous goods handling and storage (IMDG Code) and contractor HSE compliance, including permit-to-work, lifting, working at height, confined space and hot work.
• Take part in HSE walk-abouts, internal and third-party audits and investigate incidents and near misses using root cause analysis.
• Support the emergency response plan, oil spill arrangements and business continuity drills, and deliver inductions, toolbox talks and training (fire safety, first aid, fire warden).
• Coach operations staff, contractors and port users, coordinate with operations, engineering, marine and security teams, and contribute to HSE objectives, KPIs and performance reporting.
• Support environmental monitoring, sustainability programs and award submissions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Internationally recognised HSE qualification, e.g. NEBOSH IGC (Diploma or Level 6 preferred) or equivalent.
• Minimum 4-6 years of HSE experience, including at least 2 years in ports, terminals, marine or logistics operations.
• Good knowledge of HSE regulations and port/maritime standards (OSHAD-SF, IMDG Code, ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Ports).
• Excellent English; Arabic is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Preferred: ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 internal or lead auditor certification; ISO 22301 is an advantage.
• Preferred: OSHAD-SF Practitioner registration (Abu Dhabi); IMDG Code and dangerous goods training.
• Strong influencing, coaching, communication and analytical skills, including incident investigation and root cause analysis.