Safety Officer, WHS

Description

WHS Programs and Risk Control

• Lead site risk assessments for current and new activities.
• Establish the site WHS training matrix.
• Lead implementation of site-specific WHS standards, guidelines, objectives, and programs.
• Promote a safe culture through daily WHS content in shift briefings.
• Conduct site safety audits and work with Operations to eliminate risks and prevent injuries.

Incidents and Compliance

• Attend incidents and occupational injury cases on site.
• Assist area managers with incident investigations, Gensuite documentation, and lessons-learned communication.
• Support Gensuite follow-up tracking and CAPA creation.
• Audit record-keeping practices for alignment with global WHS standards and local regulations.

Site Safety Operations

• Maintain PPE inventory and coordinate orders with procurement.
• Monitor weekly Key Safety Requirement audits and the Action Tracking System.
• Participate in safety walks and identify unsafe acts and conditions.
• Review and sign off daily Permit to Work documentation.

Emergency Preparedness and Reporting

• Prepare emergency response plans and manage and conduct emergency drills.
• Prepare emergency drill training records.
• Monitor heat index requirements and provide support for site-specific requests and unplanned events.
• Provide daily updates to the Country WHS Manager on objectives, incidents, audits, and network actions.
• Prepare WHS committee agendas, meeting minutes, and action tracking entries.

Basic Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate.
• English communication skills, written and verbal, to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in emergency response.
• At least 2 years of increasing responsibility in safety or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations.
• Ability to analyze accident data, processes, and machinery and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses.
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances and direction.

Workplace

• The role is based at a fulfillment center in Riyadh and involves regular site safety activities.

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