Site HSE Manager



Abu Dhabi

06/05/2025

Site HSE Manager

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

  • Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health, Safety and Environment. Actively encourage and lead the KVI and contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSE requirements
  • Liaise with KVI corporate HSE
  • Develop, maintain and implement the Site Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System line with company and external certification requirements
  • Update the HSE documentation during all the project phases when deemed necessary
  • Monitor compliance with legal requirements
  • Intervene in a strong and persuasive manner in HSE matters on site and ensures HSE standards are adhered to on site by all.
  • Advise and support all HSE matters at all levels within the site organization
  • Develop and apply hazard identification and risk assessment to reduce the risks to ALARP
  • Ensure that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirement and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
  • Support Site Manager on the correct implementation of the Permit to Work system
  • Act as the main point of contact between the regulatory authorities and the project on HSE issues
  • Undertake incident investigation and reporting
  • Undertake internal inspections and audits of HSE standards on site and the work practices employed
  • Organize and participates to HSE meetings
  • Liaise with other HSE professionals (both internal and external) in order to achieve a positive HSE culture
  • Assist in emergency response at site
  • Ensure medical examinations (i.e. drug and alcohol testing, etc.) of all staff is carried out as appropriate on site
  • Ensure that a professional and competent team of Site HSE Advisors is in place
  • Undertake site HSE inductions and provides regular HSE training / information for new employees
  • Ensure the HSE content of training provided by the Company is up to date, relevant and high quality
  • Monitor regularly the HSE performance through dedicated KPIs and send monthly reports
  • Establish lessons learned for current and future projects
  • Record information into company database system (PIRS) and keep records up to date
  • Support on HSE qualification assessment of suppliers

Qualifications

  • Degree in Health, Safety, Environment or Engineering or an internationally recognized HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, or equivalent)
  • Minimum 15 years of professional experience at site as HSE leader for Construction / Commissioning, with experience in large international projects
  • Familiar with international HSE regulations and best international practices.
  • Previous experience in the Middle East would be preferred
  • Familiar with UAE regulations will be a plus
  • Sound knowledge of Management systems (ISO 14001, 45001, SCC)
  • Certification as an ISO 14001 and 45001 auditor would be a plus
  • Good knowledge of MS Office.

Additional Information

  • Strong assertiveness as well as a conceptual mindset with implementation strength and a high sense of responsibility
  • Strong planning and organizational talent as well as a structured and solution-oriented way of working
  • Communication and leadership skills
  • Incident and investigation management experience
  • Fit to work in multicultural working environment
  • Problem solving oriented, flexible and reliable

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.