Safety Officer

Our client in Saudi Arabia is looking for Safety Officers:

Purpose of the Job/Job Mission
To promote the prevention of injuries to personnel, damage to facilities, materials and equipment in order to achieve a safe and healthy working environment within the Companies areas of operations and activities.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Operations:

• Conduct JSA, Tool Box Talks and has knowledge in understanding Safety Inspections, Checklists and Work Permit Systems.
• Write Reports.
• Implement Health, Safety & Environmental Program.
• Impart training to construction staff.
• Prepare Hazard Identification Plan/Activity Hazard Analysis.
• Implement safety matters for Building & Civils and Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Projects.
• Create awareness of safety among the construction staff and work force.
• Identify, evaluate and control safety, health and environmental hazards.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and monitor safety performance.
• Prepare and implement procedures and plans. Example; excavation, confined space entry, working at height, fire protection, medical services, emergency, evacuation etc.
• Compile accident statistics.
• Implement the use of personal protective Safety equipment (PPE) within the work force.
• Investigate incidents/accidents and take remedial measures to avoid recurrences.
• Attend project safety meetings and present reports.
• Monitor and modify safety techniques to achieve zero injury, zero accident.
• Inspect the work site daily and correct unsafe methods and conditions.
• Keep a record daily and report to the Safety Manager / Supervisor when necessary.
• Carry out site surveys and inspections to see that only safe work methods are in operation, health and safety requirements are being observed.
• Ensure welfare and first aid facilities are adequate and properly maintained.
• Determine the cause of any accidental occurrence and recommend measures to prevent recurrences.
• Suggest ways to prevent injury to personnel, damage to site facility or equipment and fires.
• Implement Safety procedures.
• Stop works in the event of unsafe acts or conditions.
• Conduct regular Risk Assessments for tasks.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to work force and staff in regards to Safe Work practices and requirements.
• Attend and pass Client interviews.
• Continually improve personal knowledge of Safety, Health and Environmental issues.
• Co-ordinate with project personnel as directed by the Safety Manager.
• Report Safety issues through the established project communication protocol.
• Inspect Camp accommodation as directed by Supervision.

Policies, Processes and Procedure

• Follow all relevant HSE policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account leading practices and the improvement of productivity.
• Promote the implementation and adherence to policies, processes and operating procedures to others within the company.

Safety, Health and Environment:

• Comply with all relevant safety, health and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Participate in incident and accident investigations as required in line with agreed safety, health and environment policies, procedures and controls.
• Report on changes within the company that impact relevant safety, health and environmental management policies, procedures and controls.

Key Result Areas

• Department policies and procedures followed.
• Inputs on improving systems and processes given.
• Adherence to policies and procedures promoted.
• Relevant departmental policies are complied with.
• Inputs on safety incidents given.
• Changes within the company impacting relevant policies are reported.

Position Requirements – Education, Experience, Competencies

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• English language skills.
• Computer literate.

Desirable:

• A degree or equivalent.
• Diploma (fire and safety) or equivalent.
• Hold an internationally recognized certification including OSHA and other certifications, such as NEBOSH, IOSH.

Experience

Mandatory:

• Total 6 years of experience with at least 5 years’ experience in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Project.

Desirable:

• Middle East experience.

Please mail c.v. to jen@infopersonnel.co.za