HSSE Engineer for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) - Fixed Term Contract
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TotalEnergies seeks an HSSE Engineer for a two-year term in Dubai to oversee HSSE for onshore wind and solar projects in MENA, from origination to operation, ensuring compliance with company standards and lender requirements. The role deploys the HSSE management system, promotes HSE culture, collects and reports data, and supports ESIA/ESMP and E&S studies during development, construction and operation, including EPC contractor oversight and site inspections. Requirements: HSE and risk management diploma, at least 5 years’ experience with 2 in renewables, knowledge of ISO 14001/45001/50001 and IFC standards. English mandatory; French/Arabic a plus. Application tips: tailor CV to emphasize ESIA/ESMP, risk assessments, and reporting; show cross-cultural collaboration, manage multiple projects; quantify results and include examples of HSE campaigns or audits.
Context & Environment
In the position of HSSE Engineer, the collaborator will support monitoring and continuously improving the HSSE compliance of onshore wind and solar renewable projects and assets in the MENA region (for origination, development, construction and operation phase) with respect to TotalEnergies and applicable international requirements if financed by the lenders.
Activities
Transversal coordination :
- Participate in HSSE coordination meetings when required,
- Coordinate various HSSE activities and campaigns (World Day for Safety, Environmental Day, Contractor HSE Forum, etc) when required,
HSE Management System (MS):
- Support the deployment, effective implementation and monitoring of Company HSSE standards, procedures and programs across the HUB.
- Support the implementation and deployment of HSE Culture (Golden Rules, Stop Card, etc.), ensuring the compliance with Company commitments across all development, construction & operation sites,
- Support monitoring various HSSE action plans, roadmaps and compliance to relevant HSSE legislation and statutory requirements.
- Assist in complying with ISO 14001/45001/50001 requirements when required,
- Support to promote HSSE awareness and training, and support return of experience (REX) and sharing of best practices across the HUB.
HSSE Reporting
- Collect relevant information and report HSSE data,
- Be the focal point for monthly/annual HSSE projects reporting consolidation within the MENA perimeter
Ensure HSSE support to projects (BD/PD) during development phase:
- Support projects to comply with applicable laws, regulations, Company’s HSSE standards, policies and commitments, and international standards (IFC, EBRD, ADB) when necessary,
- Contribute to HSSE risk assessments/screenings/CORISK for internal approval processes (internal committees),
- Support conducting HSSE Due Diligence (DD) on existing HSSE documents made available by Developers or business partners to ensure compliance with applicable HSSE standards.
- Support supervising the development of E&S studies (ESIA/ESMP, SEP, RAP, BAP)
Ensure HSSE support to projects during construction and assets in operation phases:
- Before operation: support preparing HSSE requirements (HSSE Annex) for Contractors, ensuring available HSSE studies outcomes and main requirements are well considered in the EPC contract, involvement during EPC selection process on HSSE topics
- Support reviewing various HSSE management plans provided by Contractors
- During operation: Support monitoring and ensuring proper implementation of all HSSE mitigation measures by Contractors and Sub-contractors, in collaboration with TotalEnergies staff on site,
- Participate in HSSE site inspections where necessary, support local staff during lender technical advisor audits.
Candidate Profile
Diploma: HSE and risk management.
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the above domains, including at least 2 years in renewable projects
- Experience in managing and supervising ESIA/ESMP and related E&S studies is strongly recommended
- Experience in Construction and O&M environmental and social management is a plus
- Experience with IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and E&S due diligence (ESDD) is a plus
- Knowledge of ISO 14001/45001/50001 and experience with HSE management systems development is strongly recommended
Behaviour: ability to learn and be self-motivated, good communication, supervisory and coordination skills, attention to detail, ability to work in a multicultural environment, curiosity, adaptability, ethics and integrity, respect for diversity, and ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
Skills: English mandatory (spoken and written), practice of French and Arabic languages and knowledge of Middle East would be appreciated.