Health & Safety Officer, UAE AMZL WHS

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Workplace Health and Safety Officer to enhance safety across its delivery stations. This pivotal role involves leading risk assessments, implementing safety standards, and fostering a culture of safety among employees. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH IGC certification and experience in the WHS field, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of team members and the overall safety environment. If you are passionate about workplace safety and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in the WHS field with NEBOSH IGC certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead site risk assessments and implement WHS standards.
• Conduct daily safety audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

NEBOSH IGC

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

Gensuite

Permit to Work systems

Job description

Description

Amazon is looking for a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Officer to add to the team:

Year-on-year, as we continue to grow, we need to work as smart as we can, to keep all our team members safe, fulfilled, motivated and empowered. To help us achieve this, we’re seeking a driven WHS Officer. With your Bias for Action, we’ll need you to step in and help drive health and safety across our delivery stations in Abu Dhabi / Dubai.

In this crucial WHS position, you’ll report to the Country WHS Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site risk assessments for current and new activities.
• Establish site WHS training matrix.
• Lead implementation of site specific WHS standards and guidelines.
• Lead implementation of site WHS objective and programs.
• Promote safe culture among employees by providing daily WHS content to shift briefing/standup meeting.
• Perform frequent site safety audits to identify all non-compliance equipment and/or processes at the site. Work with Operations team to implement solutions to eliminate exposure to these risks and prevent injury.
• Conduct daily and weekly WHS audits, such as GEMBA walks, area audits, vehicle and driver inspections etc.
• Attending to incidents and occupational injury cases on site.
• Guide and assist area managers on incident investigations, Gensuite write up and communication of lesson learned.
• Assisting Ops team in Gensuite follow up sheet and CAPA creation. Audit record-keeping practices and ensure Gensuite entries to be aligned with global WHS standards and local regulations.
• Ensure the PPE inventory at site and coordinate with procurement for order placement.
• Ensure basic fire fighting training and first aid training completion.
• Complete daily Trailer Dock Release (TDR) inspections and communications.
• Daily Action Tracking System monitoring, closeout and support.
• Participate in site management safety walk, provide insight into unsafe acts and conditions to management.
• Provide daily update to Country WHS Manager on objectives progress, incidents, AO's, ATS, network actions, etc.
• Preparation of WHS committee meeting agenda, MOM write up, ATS creation.
• Daily Permit to Work review and sign off, working with the operational and facilities team.
• Lead on WHS related procurement and follow up on site.
• Preparing risk assessments and emergency response plans.
• Managing preparation and completion of emergency drills, medi-evac drills and preparing drill records.
• Heat Index establishment, monitoring and support.
• Provide support to site specific requests, unplanned events and activities.
• On the Road experience.
• Excellent with computers and data analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• NEBOSH IGC.
• Experience in WHS field.
• Good communication skills – English.
• Valid UAE driving license and own transport.
• Works well within a team environment.
• Is driven and pushes for self development and growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment and customer focus skills.
• Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
• Experience working within a team.
• Ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses.
• Experienced in emergency response and currently holds First aid and CPR certificates.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or Engineering/Science bachelor degree.

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Job ID: A2943558