A leading environmental and waste management services company in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is urgently hiring a Waste Management Coordinator responsible for the efficient handling, tracking, and processing of waste materials in full compliance with company policies and environmental regulations, ensuring safe transportation and disposal of all waste including hazardous materials and NORM materials, managing CCU coordination and Chain of Custody documentation, preparing monthly reports and manifest tracking, coordinating with contractors, and adhering to all HSE policies and environmental regulatory requirements.
About the Role — Environmental Compliance Operations in UAE
Core Purpose: Efficient handling, tracking, and processing of all waste materials in Abu Dhabi
Compliance Focus: Full adherence to company HSE policies and UAE environmental regulations
Specialist Materials: Hazardous waste and NORM materials requiring certified handling procedures
Documentation: Chain of Custody records, manifests, CCU coordination, and monthly reporting
Sector Preference: Oil & gas, offshore logistics, port operations, or environmental services background
Interested candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply: cv@asrs.ae
Abu Dhabi Career Opportunity — Thriving Environmental Sector
Strategic Market: Abu Dhabi — UAE’s capital and leading hub for oil, gas, and environmental services
Industry Growth: UAE environmental and waste management sector expanding rapidly under Vision 2030
Specialist Role: NORM and hazardous waste experience offers premium career advancement opportunities
Apply Directly: Send your CV to cv@asrs.ae for immediate consideration by recruiting team
Position Overview
This Waste Management Coordinator role involves taking full responsibility for the efficient handling, tracking, and processing of all waste materials in Abu Dhabi in compliance with company policies and UAE environmental regulations. You will ensure proper sorting, storage, handling, and disposal of all waste streams, receive waste management CCUs and prepare Kabal Cargo packages, maintain completed Chain of Custody records and return documentation to end-user sites, track loading and offloading manifests, prepare monthly reports, monitor TPI certificate validity, physically verify backload waste materials, issue gate passes, coordinate with contractors for timely CCU returns, and fully adhere to all HSE policies, procedures, and environmental compliance requirements throughout all field activities.
Why This Role Matters: As Waste Management Coordinator in Abu Dhabi, you play a critical role in protecting the UAE environment by ensuring hazardous waste and NORM materials are handled, tracked, and disposed of in full regulatory compliance, work within Abu Dhabi’s strategically important oil and gas environmental services sector offering excellent career stability and growth, apply your waste management, logistics, and HSE expertise in a technically demanding and professionally rewarding operational role, build specialized expertise in CCU coordination, manifest management, and Chain of Custody documentation, and contribute meaningfully to environmental protection and sustainable operations in one of the world’s most dynamic energy markets.
Key Responsibilities
Waste Sorting, Storage & Disposal Management
- Ensure proper sorting, storage, handling, and disposal of all waste materials including hazardous streams
- Receive waste management CCUs and prepare Kabal Cargo packages for processing and onward movement
- Physically verify backload waste materials ensuring accuracy between documentation and physical inventory
- Issue gate passes for waste material movements in compliance with site access and security protocols
Chain of Custody & Documentation Management
- Maintain fully completed Chain of Custody records for all waste streams handled on site
- Return documentation accurately to end-user sites ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance
- Track loading and offloading manifests for all waste material movements in and out of facility
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all waste handling activities throughout operations
Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Prepare comprehensive monthly reports on all waste management activities and operational KPIs
- Prepare and monitor daily outstanding waste management reports for supervisor review
- Monitor TPI certificate validity and proactively report any shortages of CCUs to supervisor
- Report non-conformities and operational issues to service contractors for prompt corrective action
Contractor Coordination & CCU Management
- Coordinate with contractors to ensure timely return of empty and cleaned CCUs between sites
- Manage contractor relationships ensuring service delivery meets operational and regulatory standards
- Monitor contractor performance reporting any delays, non-conformances, or compliance issues
- Ensure CCU inventory levels are maintained and reported accurately to prevent operational shortfalls
HSE Compliance & Safety Participation
- Adhere fully to all HSE policies, procedures, and environmental regulations at all times
- Participate actively in safety briefings, toolbox talks, and all required training sessions
- Engage promptly and accurately in incident reporting activities following HSE protocols
- Apply personal protective equipment and follow all site safety requirements during field operations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent — minimum educational requirement for this coordinator position
- Additional HSE, environmental, or waste management certification is advantageous
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or UAE-recognized safety certifications highly valued for this role
Experience Requirements
- Experience in waste management, logistics, supply chain, port operations, or related field preferred
- Background in oil and gas, offshore logistics, or environmental services strongly advantageous
- Experience handling hazardous waste and NORM materials is a significant competitive advantage
- Familiarity with UAE waste disposal regulations and environmental compliance requirements preferred
Technical Skills
- Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook for reporting and documentation
- Experience with waste tracking, documentation management, and manifest preparation systems
- Knowledge of CCU coordination, Chain of Custody documentation, and gate pass management
- Record keeping and reporting skills for daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports
- HSE compliance knowledge including UAE environmental regulations and contractor coordination
Personal Competencies
- Knowledge of waste handling procedures and HSE requirements in industrial environments
- Good communication and teamwork skills for coordinating with contractors and internal teams
- Physically fit and capable of performing operational and field-related activities throughout shifts
- Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities managing multiple waste streams simultaneously
Abu Dhabi Environmental Sector — A Growing Career Market
Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s capital and the heart of the country’s vast oil, gas, and energy industry, home to ADNOC and hundreds of supporting environmental, logistics, and service companies. The UAE government’s Vision 2030 and Net Zero 2050 commitments are driving significant investment in environmental management, hazardous waste handling, and sustainability services across the emirate. Waste Management Coordinators with NORM material experience and HSE compliance expertise are among the most sought-after operational professionals in Abu Dhabi’s growing environmental services market — making this an excellent time to establish or advance a career in this specialized field.
Hazardous Waste & NORM Materials — Specialized Expertise
NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) waste management is a highly specialized area within the oil and gas environmental services sector requiring strict regulatory compliance, certified handling procedures, and meticulous Chain of Custody documentation. Professionals with hands-on NORM and hazardous waste handling experience in Abu Dhabi or wider GCC markets command premium career opportunities and are highly sought after by environmental service providers, oil field operators, and waste management contractors across the UAE and wider Middle East energy sector.
- NORM Handling: Specialized certification and strict protocol compliance required for radioactive materials
- Hazardous Waste: Chemical, biological, and industrial waste requiring certified disposal procedures
- Chain of Custody: Legally required documentation tracing waste from generation to final disposal
- Manifest Management: Regulatory requirement for tracking all hazardous material movements
- TPI Certification: Third-party inspection certificate management for waste handling compliance
How to Apply
Interested candidates with relevant waste management, logistics, HSE, or environmental services experience in Abu Dhabi or the wider GCC are encouraged to apply immediately by sending their CV directly to the recruitment team. Please ensure your CV clearly highlights your waste management experience, HSE compliance knowledge, any NORM or hazardous material handling background, and your current UAE visa status.
Apply Now: Send your CV to cv@asrs.ae with the subject line “Waste Management Coordinator — Abu Dhabi” for immediate consideration by the hiring team.
Who Should Apply?
- Waste Management Specialists: With UAE or GCC experience in hazardous waste and NORM materials handling
- HSE Coordinators: With environmental compliance background seeking operational coordinator role in Abu Dhabi
- Logistics Coordinators: With port operations or offshore logistics experience ready for waste sector role
- Oil & Gas Professionals: Seeking environmental services coordination role with technical waste management scope
- Environmental Services Workers: With manifest management and Chain of Custody documentation expertise
- Supply Chain Professionals: With CCU coordination and contractor management experience in UAE
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