Senior Regional HSE Specialist, MEA

Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Business:
Global Shared Services
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
5467
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About GSS

As the internal support organization for DNV and DNV owned companies, we deliver shared services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate & Procurement to DNV globally. Our mission is to enable DNV to grow, succeed with its business goals and improve competitiveness. Customer experience is at the core of everything we do. GSS is responsible for many of the tools, processes and daily routines that create the backbone of DNV. 

About the role

The role of the Senior Regional HSE Specialist is to support their region with matters related to “common” HSE risks and collaborating with Group, Business Area HSE and Quality HSE(Q) Leads, Local and Regional HSE(Q) Managers and Country Chairs.

A Senior Regional HSE Specialist may request tasks to be performed by the Country HSE Coordinators (CHC), but responsibility for completion and quality of these tasks remains with the Senior Regional HSE Specialist. This means that, while the delivery of the tasks may be delegated, the Senior Regional HSE Specialist is to be held accountable for providing supervision and ensuring quality control.

This role ensures compliance with corporate HSE policies, local regulations, and international standards while promoting a proactive safety culture throughout all business operations and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the Country Chair in demonstrating compliance with HSE Legislation, including identifying legal requirements for all DNV operations within the country and collaborating with designated internal and external counterparts, as required by local law.
  • Developing local HSE operating procedures as necessary and supporting the implementation of these procedures.
  • Conducting statutory and non-statutory HSE reporting.
  • Conducting and reviewing, as necessary, country-specific risk assessments for “common” operations and collaborating with the Country Chairs and/or Business Areas to manage these risks.
  • Provide technical guidance and training on HSE standards, incident investigation, and safe work practices.
  • Identifying in Synergi Life the highest “common” risks and trends for all recorded “common” risk cases in the countries of responsibility and communicating concerns to relevant stakeholders.
  • Performing periodic quality checks on the adequacy of handling of non-operational HSE cases in Synergi Life and taking appropriate action to close the case.
  • Supporting Group and the Country Chairs with the country-level Management System Review (MSR) process.
  • Coordinating and participating in internal and external ISO 45001 audits as required, especially in offices with multiple Business Areas or when the audit is performed as a standalone audit rather than part of Business Area quality audits.
  • Maintaining environmental management systems for offices in the countries of responsibility, including the identification of environmental aspects.
  • Identifying region-specific environmental aspects related to “common” office operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety culture and environmental performance.

What we offer
  • Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
  • Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Sick, Compassionate, Local Public, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity, Medical leave Household Moving, Hajj Leave, Exam leave, Unpaid leave)
  • Pension and Insurance Policies (Medical Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Pension Policy)
  • Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement, Car Allowances, Relocation Allowances, Housing Allowances, UAE National Allowance, Health / Fitness Club Subsidy, Professional Membership Fees, School Fee Contribution)

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you
  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 or more years of relevant health, safety, and environmental management experience, preferably in industrial settings.
  • Strong knowledge of international HSE standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OHSAS, etc.) and regional regulations.
  • Experience in managing HSE across multiple countries in the Middle East and Africa.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels with employees such as colleagues in the office, and also contractors, managers and senior leaders.
  • Formal HSE qualifications are required to undertake this role.
  • Detailed level of understanding regarding HSE legislation is required.
Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.