Safety, Health & Environment Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE/HSE) Specialist with a strong background in ports, harbors, marine terminals, dredging, coastal, and maritime infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will support the Resident Engineer/Construction Manager in ensuring compliance with project HSE requirements, maritime safety standards, environmental regulations, and client specifications. The role will focus on fostering a strong safety culture while ensuring safe execution of marine and port construction activities.

Responsibilities

Assist and support the Resident Engineer/Construction Manager in implementing project-specific HSE requirements and objectives; Develop, implement, and monitor Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and management plans; Identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments, and recommend mitigation measures; Ensure compliance with applicable local and international safety regulations, standards, and client requirements; Ensure compliance with environmental permits, EIA requirements, and regulatory obligations for marine and coastal projects; Monitor environmental impacts associated with dredging, reclamation, marine construction, and port operations; Implement environmental protection measures related to water quality, sediment control, waste management, spill prevention, dust suppression, and noise control; Monitor safe execution of marine construction activities, including quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, marine piling, berthing facilities, and offshore works; Ensure marine vessels, barges, workboats, and floating equipment comply with project HSE requirements; Review marine traffic management plans and interface management procedures; Verify implementation of lifesaving equipment, emergency rescue systems, and work-over-water safety measures; Conduct routine HSE inspections, audits, and compliance assessments across construction sites, marine facilities, and contractor operations; Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safe work practices by all personnel; Manage contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and compliance

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Marine Engineering, or related discipline; 10-18 years of HSE experience, including significant exposure to ports, marine, harbor, coastal, dredging, or maritime infrastructure projects; Strong knowledge of marine construction activities, maritime safety requirements, and environmental management practices

Nice to have

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC); IOSH Managing Safely; ISO 45001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor; ISO 14001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor; Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent; First Aid, Fire Safety, and Emergency Response Training; Marine Safety or Offshore Safety Certifications

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits; paid time off; leaves of absences; voluntary benefits; perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; retirement savings plan; employee stock purchase plan; award-winning training and development programs