Environment, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist)

Company Overview

Since the establishment of the union of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, education has received the utmost attention of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah have mercy on him, and his founding brothers. They believed that education was the cornerstone of building an enabled community that could keep pace with the advancements. Over the past decades, the wise leadership of the country was keen on building an educational system that matched its counterparts in the advanced nations. It harnessed for this purpose all the required capabilities, to achieve the country's agenda and national vision in this regard. Sincere efforts have also been made to develop education and adopt the best systems that achieve high-quality education outputs, to achieve the future visions and aspirations of the wise leadership.

Since investing in human capital is the main objective, the UAE has been keen on establishing the Ministry of Education and creating the appropriate environment to build pioneering Emirati schools, in terms of standards, form, and content they provide. It also made sure that such schools provided high-quality educational environment and owned the most technically advanced tools to be able to graduate generations that could pursue their university education confidently in higher education institutions to fulfil the requirements of labour market.

The MOE has also provided a smart learning system and high-quality digital platforms, side by side with the continuous development of school curriculums, according to national learning standards, assessment policy that is based on assessing for learning, and highest quality standards that match the best international practices. Various learning tracks, moreover, have been provided to support the capabilities and skills of students and achieve the country's strategy of encouraging the culture of creativity and innovation through providing the students with the skills of the 21st century and motivating them to have new ideas that relate to the reality they live in and foresee the future. This will eventually help in finding radical, sustainable solutions to the major issues, improving competitiveness, and supporting smart government in its attempts to keep pace with global advancements, advance education, and push it to broad horizons of excellence, leadership, and competitiveness.

Department Definition:

The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Section is responsible for ensuring that schools provide a safe, healthy, and compliant learning environment. The section focuses on conducting regular and ad hoc inspections to identify potential risks, assess compliance with safety and environmental standards, and produce clear, actionable reports. It also follows up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of identified issues. In addition, the EHS Section promotes a strong safety culture across schools and supports their preparedness to respond effectively to emergencies, safeguarding students and staff while ensuring continuity of operations.

Main Job Duties & Responsibilities:

·       Conduct routine and unannounced inspections of school facilities to ensure compliance with approved Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.

·        Identify potential risks within school buildings and facilities, and prepare detailed reports with clear, practical recommendations.

·         Prepare and submit periodic inspection reports to the relevant authority, including tracking of required corrective actions.

·         Follow up on the implementation of corrective action plans arising from inspection findings.

·         Verify compliance with safety requirements in laboratories, storage areas, and other school facilities.

·         Ensure the availability, accessibility, and operational readiness of safety equipment, firefighting systems, and emergency exits.

·         Support incident investigations and contribute to the preparation of related reports.

·         Monitor compliance with safe handling and disposal procedures for hazardous and chemical materials in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

·         Produce regular reports on EHS compliance levels across schools.

·         Document observations and non-compliance cases and track their closure through approved systems.

·         Coordinate with school leadership and relevant entities to promote a strong safety culture and adherence to preventive measures.

·         Contribute to the development and enhancement of inspection checklists, reporting templates, and safety performance indicators.

Skills - Qualification & Experience:

High attention to detail wit