Safety Officer

Role Overview

Location

• The position is located in Saudi Arabia and involves project site safety activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and project safety requirements.
• Conduct site safety inspections and identify hazards and unsafe practices.
• Conduct Toolbox Talks, safety inductions, and HSE awareness sessions.
• Monitor Permit to Work activities and safety controls.
• Conduct and review risk assessments, JSA/JHA, and HIRA.
• Monitor high-risk activities including work at height, lifting, hot work, confined space, excavation, and scaffolding.
• Ensure PPE use and compliance with site safety procedures.
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain safety reports, inspection checklists, and HSE documentation.
• Coordinate corrective actions with supervisors and project management.
• Participate in emergency drills and ensure emergency procedures are followed.
• Ensure client and Saudi regulatory HSE compliance and promote safety culture.

Mandatory Requirements

• NEBOSH IGC 3 certification is mandatory.
• At least 3 years of relevant Safety or HSE experience after completing NEBOSH IGC 3 is mandatory.
• At least 5 to 7 years of overall Safety or HSE experience is required.
• Oil and Gas project experience is mandatory.
• A diploma or bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Good knowledge of Permit to Work, risk assessment, JSA/JHA, HIRA, incident investigation, and emergency response is required.
• Good communication and reporting skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Gulf or Saudi experience may be required or preferred depending on the project.
• Experience with Saudi Aramco or client HSE standards is highly preferred.
• IOSH, OSHA, and other relevant HSE certifications are advantageous.

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