Safety Officer

Your role as a safety officer is to ensure all employees work in a safe environment by conducting regular safety inspections investigating incidents and accidents and training employees on safety procedures.

Responsibilities

HSE Planning Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Review and recommend improvements to the QHSE Manager for incorporation into the HSE Plan.
• Conduct risk assessments and environmental aspect analyses.
• Ensure compliance with UAE health safety and environmental regulations.
• Review and approve contractors safety plans and risk assessments.
• Ensure customers comply with Transgulfs Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
• Establish and monitor site permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities including working at heights hot work lifting operations and work during extreme heat.

Site Safety Inspections & Monitoring

• Conduct regular daily weekly and monthly site safety inspections.
• Organize joint site inspections with station supervisors and relevant teams.
• Assess site safety conditions before commencement of work.
• Monitor compliance with safety instructions procedures and company policies.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and proper storage and disposal of materials.
• Verify that all plants and machinery have valid inspection and certification records.
• Inspect fire prevention measures and emergency preparedness arrangements.
• Identify unsafe practices and coordinate corrective actions with site supervisors.

Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions

• Investigate workplace accidents incidents and near misses.
• Prepare incident reports notifications and recommendations for preventive measures.
• Report safety violations and non-conformities to the QHSE Manager Area Manager and Management Representative.
• Monitor and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Respond promptly to first aid requirements and workplace emergencies.

Safety Training Awareness & Employee Engagement

• Conduct daily toolbox talks and safety awareness sessions.
• Provide safety guidance and technical advice to employees and project personnel.
• Ensure employees understand and follow safe working procedures.
• Guide and monitor internal safety teams.
• Promote safety awareness through employee engagement and safety competitions.
• Encourage a proactive safety culture across operations.

Contractor Consultant & Operational Coordination

• Coordinate with consultants contractors project managers and site engineers to improve safety practices.
• Review and audit contractors compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Support site logistics planning to ensure safe and coordinated operations.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely implementation of safety measures.
• Attend internal safety meetings to strengthen team performance and improve HSE strategies.

HSE Reporting Documentation & Performance Monitoring

• Prepare daily weekly and monthly site inspection reports.
• Maintain safety records permits inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Prepare and update monthly employee safety performance evaluations.
• Track individual safety performance through monthly scoring systems.
• Monitor safety trends and recommend improvements based on inspection findings.
• Provide regular updates to the QHSE Manager on safety performance and outstanding corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement & Safety Strategy

• Identify opportunities to improve HSE policies procedures and operational practices.
• Support initiatives to strengthen Transgulfs overall safety performance.
• Participate in developing long-term HSE improvement plans.
• Promote best practices to position Transgulf among the leading safety-conscious ready-mix companies in the UAE.

Requirements

2 years UAE experience in a HSE/QHSE role. (construction industry highly preferred)
Minimum Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering Health and Safety/
Occupational HealthIndustrial Engineering or Relevant.
NEBOSH IGC
Familiar with data analysis tools.
An understanding of UAE safety laws and regulations.
Valid UAE License