Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.
Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi’s airport.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The roles & responsibilities of the HSE supervisor are to:
- Implement HSE management plan and monitor frequently by regular inspections, audits, and visits then reporting to the relevant parties the finding and developing action plan.
- Complete legal compliance audit and other requirements to ensure compliance of TET premises and projects in the region. Set up and update compliance registers.
- Analyse risks & impacts and deliver the risk assessment & the environmental assessment.
- Monitor and Maintain the HSE action plan.
- Prepare the Emergency Response Plans (procedure, first-aiders, fire wardens, evacuation drills, medical drills, etc.).
- Define, collect and analyse operational indicators, to assess results and to suggest
improvements if necessary.
- Collect and follow up HSE events (accidents, incidents, etc.). Investigate accidents where necessary and report the findings.
- Prepare the yearly HSE internal audit program. Perform HSE audits & inspections.
- Prepare and conduct the yearly HSE management review.
- Prepare the HSE memos and design the HSE framework (resources, budget, training, equipment, documents) for all bids in the region.
- Support the Management and project leaders with HSE expertise in case of crisis
(pandemic, etc.).
- Support the HSE Committees in the region with HSE expertise.
- Coordinate with the Security, Real Estate, Facility Management and Security departments.
The HSE Supervisor will lead by example & will carry out this activity in good
coordination/cooperation with all regional entities, departments, teams and interested parties.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 years experience in work force
- 3 years experience in HSE role
QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
- Bachelor’s degree as a minimum in science related to occupational health, safety, or equivalent from a reputable university or equivalent.
- NEBOSH IGC Occupational Health & Safety Certificate (preferred)
- Internal/Lead Auditor Certificate (preferred)
- Fluent in written and spoken English is a must, other languages such as Arabic/French are desirable – (English TOEIC 785 B2 Level or equivalent)
- Proficient in Microsoft Pack Office
- Valid Driving License
- First Aider Certificate and Fire Warden added value
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Excellent communication skills required
- Team work spirit
- Good organizational skills, details oriented and multi tasker
- Lead by example, promote a good HSE culture
- Availability & Mobility: Ability to travel to Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- Punctuality
HSE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure both your own safety and the safety of others at all times.
- Maintain an active role in achieving the objectives and adhering to the HSE Thales Policy
- Comply with local HSE laws and legislation.
- To use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended.
- Lead by example and actively encourage departments to look at ways to conserve water & energy, minimize the generation of waste, and encourage recycling.
- Every one within Thales has the right to stop work if they believe that their activities may affect their health and safety or that of others. In this circumstance, such conditions must be reported immediately to their line manager and the HSE department.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
