Safety Officer

Roles and responsibilities

• Conversant with the company’s HSSE Policies and commitments for compliance, pollution prevention and continual improvement of HSSE performance.
• Provide support and guidance in the development and implementation of HSE MS and identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Provide expert advise on HSE Issues related to the projects day-to-day operations.
• Monitor and report on the Main Contractors HSE performance.
• Support HSE audits and studies as required.
• Advising on incident / accident prevention measures
• Assist the Contractor in developing and implementing HSE improvements
• Participate in the production of the Project Health, Safety and Environmental risk registers.
• Ensure that the results of inspections, audits and actions identified from accident investigations are followed-up to ensure their timely closure
  

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Engineering or HSSE
• Demonstrated relevant experience and qualification in the onshore oil and gas industry
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
• Minimum of 5 years proven capability in an EPC company
• Previous experience of site-based project work involving field engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, or maintenance would be an advantage
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

Desired candidate profile

1. standards) and compliance requirements.

2. Risk Assessment: Ability to identify potential hazards and assess risks in the workplace, implementing strategies to mitigate them.

3. Training and Education: Skills in developing and delivering safety training programs for employees to promote a culture of safety.

4. Incident Investigation: Proficiency in investigating accidents and incidents, determining root causes, and recommending corrective actions.

5. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings and interacting with all levels of staff.

6. Attention to Detail: Keen observation skills to identify unsafe conditions and practices.

7. Emergency Preparedness: Knowledge of emergency response procedures and the ability to create emergency plans.

8. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze safety data and trends to improve safety performance.

9. Collaboration: Working effectively with cross-functional teams to promote safety initiatives and compliance.

10. Record Keeping: Proficiency in maintaining safety records, reports, and documentation.

Areas of Expertise

• Safety Audits: Conducting regular safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Environmental Safety: Understanding of environmental regulations and practices related to workplace safety.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Knowledge of PPE requirements and ensuring proper use among employees.
• Health and Wellness: Promoting health and wellness programs to enhance employee safety and well-being.
• Safety Culture Development: Implementing initiatives to foster a strong safety culture within the organization.