EHS Officer (UAE Nationals only)

What you will doEHS Officer is a key role reporting to Sr. EHS Manager MEA and responsible for overseeing EHS activities across UAE Region. The primary function of an EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) team is to safeguard employees, the environment and the organization by identifying, assessing and mitigating potential risks and developing and implementing safety protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. You will be based in Abu Dhabi and will be part of a project execution team and shall be responsible for implementing safety and environmental standards within the organization.As an EHS Team member you will be supporting the installation and maintenance team at JCI Facilities and work sites. Your role is to support the project teams to ensure all work is conducted safely and in compliance with environmental regulations, involving proactive measures such as hazard identification, risk assessment and implementing safety protocols, as well as reactive measures such as accident investigation and corrective action implementation.How you will do itEHS officer’s primary responsibility is to ensure a safe and healthy work environment by conducting safety inspections and audits, establishing and enforcing safety guidelines, ensuring compliance, conducting risk assessments and maintaining adequate EHS records. EHS officer plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of safety awareness, promoting JCI Zero Harm Vision and Life Saving Rules (LSR) among employees. He shall focus on developing a program preventing accidents, injuries and illnesses by identifying hazards, developing safety policies and procedures, and providing training.What we look forRequiredBachelors degree in occupational health and safety or Environmental Science or EngineeringAdditionally professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH or OSHAAbility to travelResult orientated, tenacious, self‑motivated, customer focusedExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFluent language skills in Arabic & English#J-18808-Ljbffr