Safety Officer

Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and responsible Safety Officer to join our team in the KSA. As a Safety Officer, you will be responsible for facilitating compliance with occupational health and safety (OSH) guidelines. Your main goal will be always to ensure a safe working environment and prevent any injuries and incidents in the workplace.

Your work will largely focus on prevention so you need to be conscientious and farsighted. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies.

The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

● Support and implement OHS policies and programs

● Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics

● Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives

● Adhere to all the rules and regulations

● Prepare and conduct a risk assessment to enforce preventative measures

● Check if all the employees are acting in adherence to rules and regulations

● Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy

● Oversee workplace repair, installations, and any other work that could harm employees' safety

● Respond immediately to safety incidents/accidents ensuring risk mitigation strategies are implemented in a timely manner

● Support the incident management process in investigations to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims

● Conduct site safety orientations and training as required

● Complete and provide site safety reports as required

Desired Candidate Profile
● Proven experience as a Safety Officer

● Minimum 3 years experience in health and safety in the construction Industry

● In-depth knowledge of legislation and procedures

● Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices

● Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics

● Proficient in MS Office/ G-suit

● Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

● Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

● Demonstrated competence in areas of safety, people management, and project execution

● Great interpersonal and communication skills

● BSc/BA in Engineering or safety management

● Certificate in occupational health and safety

● Certified in Nebosh/ and Iosh is preferred

● Candidates of KSA national are preferred