Star Services LLC
HSE Inspector
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Occupational safety
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification in Occupational Health & Safety / Fire & Safety is preferred.
- IOSH or equivalent HSE certification.
- Additional certifications in risk assessment, hazard identification, fire safety, first aid, H2S, or environmental awareness are advantageous.
- UAE experience in construction, oil & gas, pipelines, infrastructure, or industrial projects is highly preferred.
- Minimum 5–8 years of HSE/Safety experience, preferably in the UAE.
- Experience in oil & gas, construction, infrastructure, pipeline, refinery, or industrial projects.
- Experience with major UAE clients and EPC/contracting environments is preferred.
- Shutdown and maintenance experience is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of site inspection, risk assessment, PTW, incident reporting, and HSE documentation.
Full description
JOB DESCRIPTION – HSE INSPECTOR
Job Title
HSE Inspector
Department
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Location
UAE
Job Summary
The HSE Inspector is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and supporting the implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements across construction, oil & gas, infrastructure, pipeline, mechanical, and shutdown activities. The role ensures that site operations comply with company HSE procedures, client requirements, UAE regulations, and applicable international safety standards.
The HSE Inspector will conduct regular site inspections, identify unsafe acts and conditions, support risk assessment and permit-to-work requirements, participate in incident investigations, and promote a strong safety culture among employees and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
HSE Inspection & Monitoring
- Conduct daily site inspections to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards.
- Monitor construction, pipeline, mechanical, excavation, lifting, scaffolding, hot work, confined space, and other high-risk activities.
- Ensure compliance with approved HSE plans, procedures, method statements, risk assessments, and Task Risk Assessments (TRA).
- Verify proper use of PPE and ensure workers comply with site safety requirements.
- Inspect work areas, access routes, housekeeping, welfare facilities, emergency arrangements, and safety signage.
- Monitor scaffolding, ladders, work-at-height systems, fire protection equipment, and temporary facilities.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed within the required timeframe.
Risk Assessment & Permit to Work
- Review and monitor implementation of risk assessments, JSA/JHA, TRA, and method statements.
- Verify that Permit-to-Work requirements are properly implemented before commencement of high-risk activities.
- Monitor compliance with isolation, LOTO, confined-space entry, hot-work, excavation, lifting, and work-at-height requirements.
- Identify hazards and recommend appropriate control measures according to the hierarchy of controls.
Training & Safety Awareness
- Conduct site HSE inductions for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
- Deliver toolbox talks and safety awareness sessions.
- Promote safe working practices and encourage employee participation in HSE initiatives.
- Assist in organizing safety campaigns, emergency drills, and HSE awareness programs.
- Ensure workers understand applicable site rules, emergency procedures, and safe work practices.