Safety Officer (Operations and Maintenance)
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Job Summary
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
Key Skills
- Security Management
- Vehicle Patrols
- Public Safety
- Law Enforcement
- Access Control
- Safety Procedures
- Security Measures
- Alarm System
- Crowd Control
- CCTV Monitoring
- Access Point
- Security Checks
- Detect Signs
- Safe Environment
- Security System
About Company
A multidisciplinary group with over 110 years experience. Since first going into action in 1909, the BESIX Group has over the years grown into a multidisciplinary company with a leading position in its markets: construction, property development and concessions. This wide-range expe ... View more
