Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular hazard assessments across manufacturing and assembly areas.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safe use of cranes, heavy equipment, and high-power machinery.
• Oversee PPE compliance and equipment safety protocols.
• Ensure EHS compliance across office and laboratory spaces.
• Oversee ergonomics programs, chemical handling, and fire protection systems.
• Develop and maintain evacuation plans, first aid and first response processes, and crisis management procedures.
• Lead emergency drills and training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor and EHS regulations, OSHA, ISO 45001, and other international standards.
• Liaise with external authorities and auditors during inspections.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and risk assessments.
• Identify potential risks, define mitigation strategies, and track corrective actions.
• Lead safety inductions, toolbox talks, and training programs.
• Promote a proactive and accountable safety culture across all levels.
• Investigate incidents and near misses to determine root causes.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans, maintain EHS records, and report to leadership.

Requirements

• EHS Certification (NEBOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001, or equivalent)
• Strong background in Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
• Experience developing/managing Emergency Response Plans
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, high-power machinery, and production safety practices
• Working knowledge of UAE labor and EHS laws, and international standards (OSHA / ISO)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proven experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace or Satellite Manufacturing
• Familiarity with EHS management software
• Project Management certification or experience
• Lean / Six Sigma background
• Occasional travel to supplier or launch sites for EHS audits (Europe/US/Gulf)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Visa support

About the Company

Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations wanting to deploy physical and virtual missions. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks is the first commercial firm in the UAE to mass-manufacture satellites from its 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi, aiming to produce tens of satellites annually.