Safety Engineer

• Assists the safety Manager Construction department in developing/managing and implementing the job site safety program.
• Inspects the construction job sites to detect and directs corrective measures for immediate implementation.
• Initiates and conducts accident investigations to minimize recurrence and prepares an investigation report of these records.
• Documents violations through notes, sketches, photos, and videotapes.
• Conducts audits and monitors the safety performance of all construction operations.
• Assists Safety Manager and Engineers in identifying and investigating elements of an accident: unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Record injuries, fatalities and incidence rates.
• Inspects work area, machinery, equipment and working conditions for compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations.
• Ensures the availability, readiness and proper use of required accident prevention procedures, safety, and fire prevention equipment, PPE and first aid supplies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mech/Elect/Structural Engineering from recognized university with a minimum of 5 year’s post-graduate professional experience in the field of Health and Safety.
• OSHA 10 is desirable.
• Ability to conduct safety, CPR techniques and first aid training program.
• Specific technical requirements are:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Senior Safety Engineer in construction operations.
• Must have the ability to perform with minimum supervision and work cooperatively with Construction Department staff and contractor personnel.
• Provide professional safety support to the Construction Department as necessary during construction phases.
• Must have or be able to obtain Saudi Driving License.
• Must be fluent and be able to effectively communicate in both spoken and written English skills.
• Knowledge of computers and basic software applications: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).