Umdasch Hiring for HSE Officer Job at Dubai Full Time

The umdasch The Store Makers Group (USMG), with its headquarters based in Amstetten – Austria, is a leading European shopfitting company and has experience with retail projects in the GCC region for more than 30 years. With the regional head office and the umdasch Factory in Dubai there are more than 100 staff on the ground dedicated to provide local retailers and international brands with exceptional ideas, competence and a love of detail to create unique retail environments and support their expansion plans in a growing retail market.

With the trust of leading local retailers and retail organizations like Chalhoub Group, Breitling, Magrabi, DeBeers, JLR, Fitahi, and our travel retail partners Aer Rianta, DFS, Lagardere, Dubai Duty Free, we have successfully realized many Fashion & Lifestyle as well as Premium & Travel retail projects across the region.

Duty Free Stores realized by Umdasch – Middle East can be found in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Cairo, Beirut and other destinations like New Delhi, Colombo, Auckland, Hongkong, Saipan and Guam are demonstrating our global reach.

• Establish a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks.
• Participates in the development of Health and Safety internal policies, procedures and working practices within the college directorate
• Conducts risk assessments and develops strategies for facilitating employee health and safety risks
• Outlines safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards
• Conducts regular site inspections to ensure adherence to Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Prepares and maintains inspection records and produces reports that suggest improvements
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
• Maintains incident records and produces statistics for management as required
• Investigates and reports on all personal injury accidents and damage to property and document in an incident report
• Maintains a working knowledge of Health and Safety best practices and industry policy changes
• Produces health and safety related reports, newsletters and bulletins
• Advises on a range of specialist areas including fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases
• Provides safety orientations and oversee the performance of all contractors in order to ensure safe work practices are followed
• Initiates and organizes safety awareness campaigns, including occupational safety workshops and training sessions, in an effort to ensure that employees observe established safety guidelines and procedures
• Initiates and conducts emergency evacuation drills
• Conducts regular safety and security inspections of various company facilities, systems and equipment, including first-aid rooms, production areas, electrical systems, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants to ensure compliance with international standards
• Advises on health and safety aspects in the planning and execution
• Provides immediate support and assistance in the event of an emergency
• Establishes mechanisms to meet international standards: including Quality Management systems (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001) & Occupational Health and safety (OHSAS 18001)
• Liaise with all related governmental ministries.
• Provide regular reports to the Department Head and Human Resources on relevant health and safety activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Line Manager

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant practical working experience of formulating, implementing and revising H&S policies and procedures
• NEBOSH qualified
• Knowledge of Fire and Safety systems and equipment
• The ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to company operations and activities
• A high degree of computer literacy and demonstrated ability to integrate technology in the workplace
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated competency to interact with people at all levels of the organization
• Well-developed organizational skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment and to cope with pressure in a positive manner while working to deadlines within a busy and demanding environment
• A demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities in order to develop and improve new and current skills, and to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization