HSE Engineer (Power Generation) Dubai, UAE

Location: Dubai, UAE

Project Type: Confidential power generation IPP project

Contract Type: Project-based assignment

Company Description For a power generation IPP project in Dubai, UAE, we are mobilizing an Owner’s Engineer team to support EPC design review, construction supervision, site inspection, testing, commissioning, COD readiness, and warranty-period follow-up.

We are looking for experienced professionals with strong EPC, Owner’s Engineer, consultant-side, power generation, utilities, waste-to-energy, biogas, landfill gas, thermal power, or industrial project experience.

Job Description We are looking for an HSE Engineer to lead the Owner’s Engineer HSE supervision and assurance activities for a confidential power generation IPP project in Dubai.

The role will ensure that the EPC Contractor implements approved HSE plans, risk controls, permit-to-work systems, emergency response arrangements, and regulatory requirements throughout construction, commissioning, and testing phases.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Review EPC Contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, emergency procedures, and permit-to-work arrangements.
• Lead HSE inspections, audits, observations, and compliance monitoring across the site.
• Monitor high-risk activities including lifting, excavation, electrical works, confined space, hot works, work at height, energization, and commissioning.
• Review incident reports, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Prepare HSE reports, statistics, observations, and recommendations for the Site Manager and client.
• Coordinate with site inspectors, EPC Contractor HSE team, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Promote proactive safety culture and ensure HSE non-compliances are closed in a timely manner.
• Support emergency drills, toolbox talks, training, and site HSE campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, HSE, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of HSE experience on construction, industrial, power, utility, or EPC projects.
• NEBOSH IGC required; NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of UAE / GCC HSE regulations, permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and incident investigation.
• Experience in power generation, utilities, or energy infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong reporting, leadership, and communication skills.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.