Safety Technician

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer

Vacancy: 1

Job Description

Carry out a variety of duties related to Health & Safety activities which includes:

1. Inspection and maintenance of all safety and fire-fighting equipment in the plant on a routine basis.
2. Worksite / Project site inspection and stand-by duties.
3. Implementing appropriate waste management practices and maintaining necessary industrial hygiene at the worksite.
4. Effective implementation of Work Permit System and Work Management System (WMS).
5. Regular inspection to ensure compliance with client HSE standards for Project activities, mainly Operation Safety (OS) standards.
6. Reporting Site Safety Inspection / Audit findings to Safety Officer.
7. Coordinating with Contractor Safety team to ensure compliance with client HSE operation safety requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Technical Diploma or Secondary School Certificate.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills:

• 4 years of safety and fire-fighting experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical Industry.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good knowledge of Arabic and English.
• Good Communication and Coordination Skills.
• Valid UAE Driving License (desirable).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Drive Excellence: Uses own measures (level 1).
• Plan and Execute Work: Complies with work plan instructions and procedures (level 1).
• Build Credibility and Commitment: Is open and honest (level 1).
• Lead Change with Agility: Is open to change (level 1).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• Inspect and maintain all inventories of safety and fire-fighting equipment to ensure operational serviceability and readiness during routine and emergency situations.
• Act as a back-up in emergencies to Plant Operations Division and the Das Island Fire Service in fire-fighting, gas cloud control, search and rescue operations, and administering first aid.
• Prepare the provision of standby facilities for hot work, naked flame work, vessel entry, etc., and carry out critical duties such as fire watch and breathing apparatus standbys.
• Conduct safety inspections of a variety of safety equipment under custody of HSE.
• Carry out plant loss prevention inspections to minimize potential accident losses, using specialist instrumentation to measure gas and radiant heat levels, reporting findings to Safety Officer.
• Conduct safety and fire drill demonstrations during training sessions, including administering first aid and using firefighting equipment.
• Assist Safety Officer in patrolling radiography work-sites and gas testing.
• Maintain and prepare training equipment and ensure readiness for training sessions and drill demonstrations.
• Assist in carrying out planned plant safety audits, housekeeping, and PPE surveys.
• Carry out other similar or related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate appropriate levels of knowledge and responsibility regarding Technical and Operational Integrity processes of AIRMS.
• Safeguard own Health and Safety, as well as that of fellow employees, by maintaining a safe work environment and complying with applicable HSE requirements.
• Take action to intervene and stop any unsafe activity or non-compliance with HSE requirements, if witnessed, and report the incident.

Generic Accountabilities:

• Implement and comply with all relevant functional policies, processes, systems, quality standards, and procedures to accomplish operational objectives.

Training

• Provide on-the-job training to meet Competency-Based Training programs for UAE Nationalization.

Tool Box

• Maintain all tools, safety gear, and equipment provided by the company safely and in working condition.
• Arrange for repair or replacement of any tools and safety gear that may not be in good working condition.

Time Management

• Carry out all maintenance jobs in line with assigned time standards.
• Inform the Maintenance Supervisor if additional resources are required to carry out the job within the assigned time frame.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the identification of areas and opportunities for continuous improvement in operating procedures and functional processes.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, and applicable legislation in line with international standards and client HSE Standards.
• Participate in Emergency Response duties as a team member.
• Maintain the work environment clean and tidy before, during, and after executing the job.

Reports

• Collect technical data from the field as required and provide inputs to prepare Section progress reports for Company Management.
• Provide input for the preparation of Method statements and initiate Near Miss reports.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Daily contact/interface with all client Operations and Maintenance Departments and Contractor personnel.
• External: Frequent contact with Das Island Fire Services.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Company Industry:

Oil & Gas: Refining, Storage, Marketing, Distribution