Advisor I

Petrofac; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrofac is seeking a Road Safety Specialist to implement and enforce driving safety requirements, develop site traffic plans, and deliver training for drivers across UAE sites. You will monitor IVMS/AFDD data, conduct risk assessments, and produce safety reports to support continuous improvement.

The role requires NEBOSH IGC or equivalent, IVMS/AFDD software expertise, and a local driving license, with about five years of experience in road safety management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field.
• NEBOSH IGC or Equivalent.
• IVMS & AFDD Software expertise.
• Local in country driving license.
• 5 years of experience in managing and implementing Road Safety aspects, with IVMS/AFDD data generation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce driving safety requirements on site and with clients.
• Prepare Road Safety awareness training materials and conduct sessions for drivers.
• Deliver defensive driving briefings and toolbox talks; maintain training records.
• Monitor IVMS/AFDD data, identify risk behaviours and generate performance reports.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly safety reports and KPIs for management review.
• Develop a Site Traffic Management Plan for worksites to separate workers from moving vehicles.
• Plan Journey Management with fatigue and weather considerations.
• Investigate incidents, perform Root Cause Analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct audits on Road Safety and Spot Checks to ensure compliance.

Skills

Traffic regulations

Defensive driving

Driver training

English communication

Vehicle safety devices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Diploma

Tools

IVMS AFDD Software

Job description

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs, planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Implement and enforce company and client requirements on driving safety and local traffic regulations
• Enforce mandatory seatbelt use, compliance with site speed limits, and strict zero-tolerance policies for mobile phone use while driving
• Prepare Road Safety awareness training materials, conduct Road safety awareness sessions/ campaigns and ensure that all drivers have undergone the required trainings
• Deliver defensive driving briefings, toolbox talks, and inductions centered on Driving Life-Saving Rules; maintain updated driver training records and licenses.
• Participate in Transport Safety/Road Safety Risk Assessments and ensure adequate safety controls are in place
• Monitor In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) data and AFDD (Active Fatigue Detection) to identify speeding, harsh braking, seat belt, night driving and fatigue; generate performance reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly transportation safety reports and maintain KPIs for management review.
• Conduct routine vehicle condition checks to ensure that they are maintained in line with manufacture’s recommendations, Client requirements and Petrofac policies
• Carry out audits on Road Safety / Spot Checks to ensure that Petrofac and Client requirements on driving safety are met
• Develop a Site Traffic Management Plan for worksites to ensure the safety by separation of workers from moving vehicles and equipment
• Understand and implement Journey Management Plan (JMP), ensuring they account for driver fatigue, extreme weather (e.g., fog, summer heat constraints), and vehicle readiness.
• Investigate vehicular incidents, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions for all contractor and sub-contractor fleets
• Develop site specific Emergency Response Plans for managing driving related incidents and participate in incident investigations

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) or Diploma (3 years)
• NEBOSH IGC or Equivalent
• IVMS & AFDD Software expertise
• Local In country Driving license
• 5 years of experience in managing and implementing Road Safety aspects, with specific focus on IVMS / AFDD data generation and reports

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Sound understanding of Local In Country traffic regulations, defensive driving, desert driving principles, and Client requirements
• Thorough knowledge on the vehicle safety devices
• Ability to train, mentor, and influence drivers and transport teams
• Ability to speak, read and write English with good communication skills
• Previous Client approval is an added advantage