Safety Officer (Operations and Maintenance)

What Youll Drive

• Maintain a continuous on site presence to monitor safe execution of daily O&M activities. 
• Support the Permit to Work (PTW) process for maintenance and high risk activities ensuring validity completeness and compliance. 
• Verify isolation points lockout devices and energy control measures in accordance with LOTO procedures.
• Confirm that hot work confined space electrical chemical working at height and excavation permits meet required safety standards.
• Identify unsafe acts unsafe conditions and operational deviations; ensure timely correction and follow up.
• Deliver toolbox talks pre task briefings and awareness sessions tailored to O&M specific hazards.
• Provide bilingual OHS training to enhance worker understanding and participation. 
• Assist with incident and near miss reporting ensuring accurate field data collection. 
• Participate in preliminary investigation steps and escalate incidents in line with internal and client procedures.
• Support induction and onboarding of new staff and contractors with emphasis on O&M process safety and site specific hazards. 
• Maintain essential OHS documentation including inspection records equipment registers safety logs and training attendance.
• Monitor proper handling transfer and storage of chemicals and verify correct use of PPE for chemical areas ensuring compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) requirements.
• Uphold local regulatory and client specific OHS instructions supporting plant wide assessments and independent safety surveys. 
• Support the development and review of Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and taskbased risk assessments.
• Escalate safety concerns promptly and follow through until closure.
• Support emergency drill execution emergency equipment inspections and readiness for chemical spills gas releases electrical faults or process upsets.
• Maintain basic safety reporting using Word/Excel and plant reporting tools. 
• Generate short field reports observation notes and inspection summaries. 
• The position reports directly to the BESIX O&M OHS Engineer.

Qualifications :

Youre a Great Fit if You Have

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Health Safety and Environment (HSE) with proven experience in O&M utilities process plants or industrial O&M.
• Demonstrated experience working in multicultural environments across the Middle East.
• Bachelors degree in engineering Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science or a related field (preferred)
• High School Diploma (essential)
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• KHDA OHS-related certification
• Additional HSE certifications (e.g. OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Fire Safety Confined Space Entry) are considered an advantage
• Practical knowledge of PTW LOTO confined spaces H2S ATEX electrical safety and chemical hazards
• Ability to write basic reports and use Excel and Word
• Fit to work in industrial environments and in shift-based operations
• Accreditation by a government body is a plus

Why Youll Enjoy Working with Us

• Exciting and meaningful projects
• Clear career growth and development pathways
• A diverse and inclusive team environment
• Competitive benefits
• A positive supportive workplace culture

Additional Information :

We believe our employees are key to our success hence we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time