Safety Officer – HSE Management

About the role

Parsons is seeking a Safety Officer to support its HSE initiatives in Abu Dhabi. The role involves collaborating with the Safety Manager and contractors to enhance and implement corporate HSE policies across infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities

• Implement Parsons HSE policy, plans, and relevant legislation, monitor performance and suggest improvements.
• Liaise with the Safety Manager and contractors to promote corporate HSE ethics.
• Monitor contractors to ensure compliance with safety measures and best practices.
• Review hazard analysis and risk assessment plans for key activities and assess the effectiveness of control measures.
• Conduct HSE site visits, prepare reports for the Resident Engineer and ensure timely rectification.
• Review and monitor contractors’ monthly HSE inspection reports.
• Organise and lead monthly safety meetings, prepare minutes and follow‑up on outstanding issues.
• Evaluate emergency preparedness, permit‑to‑work systems, toolbox talks and maintain HSE statistics.
• Analyse incident/accident investigation reports, communicate lessons learned and monitor corrective actions.
• Perform any other duties related to HSE as required.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of health and safety experience on infrastructure projects.
• Relevant HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHAD (Qudorat/ADOSH SF), First Aid and Fire Safety.
• Ability to attend physical interviews in Abu Dhabi.

Required skills

• Knowledge of HSE legislation and corporate HSE policies.
• Hazard analysis and risk assessment.
• Permit‑to‑work and toolbox‑talk procedures.
• Incident investigation and root‑cause analysis.
• NEBOSH, OSHAD, ADVETI certifications.
• First Aid and fire‑safety competence.