HSE Specialist

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HSE Specialist Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Khazna Data Centers

Title: HSE Specialist

Company: Khazna Data Centers

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Since 2012, Khazna has become the leading wholesale data center provider in the Middle East and North Africa, delivering reliable and scalable infrastructure to support the region’s growing digital ecosystem.

We are seeking a HSE Specialist to join our HSE Department to develop, implement and monitor health and safety related program(s)/initiative(s), for all the Project(s) (as the case may be), applicable both to Employee(s) as well as the Stakeholder(s), to prevent/eliminate injury(s) or health impairment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and implement HSE policies, procedures, and safety programs in compliance with legal, organizational, and client requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace health, safety, and environmental risks, ensuring a safe working environment across project sites.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and site visits, preparing reports and following up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis (5 Whys), implementing corrective actions, and sharing lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure environmental compliance, including LEED requirements, hazardous waste management, air and water quality monitoring, and environmental permit compliance.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and HSE management systems, ensuring adherence to company standards, client requirements, and Management of Change processes.
• Provide HSE guidance, coaching, and technical support to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to promote safe work practices.
• Monitor and resolve HSE non-compliance, conduct High-Risk Activity (HRA) workshops, and promote continuous safety awareness across projects.
• Collect, analyze, and report HSE performance data, preparing accurate reports and recommending improvements to enhance safety performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational risks, strengthen safety culture, and develop HSE champions across projects.
• Supervise and develop team members by organizing work, providing on-the-job training, and ensuring compliance with risk assessments and safe operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental standards, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting organizational and client reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field, with a NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent HSE qualification.
• 5+ years of HSE experience in ICT, construction, or data center environments, including multi-site construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of international HSE standards, legislation, and management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, HAZOP, MOC, and other industry best practices.
• Proficiency in HSE reporting, audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, and compliance management, with Lead Auditor certification considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure systems, including UPS, generators, Building Management Systems (BMS), chillers, and Fire Safety Management (FSM).
• Excellent communication, planning, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to mentor teams, prepare reports, and drive a positive safety culture.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and site-focused professional with strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, teamwork, adaptability, and the confidence to intervene and promote safe work practices.