Safety Engineer (Substation) Emarat Aloula Contracting

We, at Emarat Aloula is seeking a highly competent Safety Engineer with proven experience in substation projects (HV/MV/LV) to oversee and implement Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements across ongoing power and utility projects.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in 132kV / 33kV / 11kV substations, transmission lines, and utility infrastructure works, ensuring full compliance with client and authority requirements such as TAQA, TRANSCO, ADDC/AADC, and ADNOC standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Project HSE Plan in line with company and client requirements.

• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations during:

  • Substation construction and modification works

  • Busbar protection system replacements

  • Relay modifications

  • Cable laying, termination, and testing

  • Overhead transmission line works (if applicable)

• Prepare and review Risk Assessments (HIRA), Method Statements, and Permit to Work (PTW) documentation.

• Conduct daily toolbox talks, HSE inductions, and safety awareness programs.

• Monitor high-risk activities including:

  • Energized electrical works

  • Shutdown activities

  • Excavation and deep trenching

  • Lifting operations

  • Confined space entry

• Carry out routine site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with TAQA/TRANSCO/ADNOC standards.

• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure proper implementation of emergency response plans and conduct mock drills.

• Monitor subcontractor compliance with HSE standards.

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly HSE performance reports for management and client submission.

• Coordinate with project engineers and site supervisors to proactively address safety risks.