Health & Safety Officer, UAE AMZL WHS

Q-Express Documents Transport; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Officer in Dubai. The role involves implementing safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and guiding incident investigations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or engineering, NEBOSH IGC certification, and experience in the WHS field. Strong communication skills and the ability to work within teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in WHS field.
• Valid UAE driving license and own transport.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead site risk assessments and establish site WHS training.
• Conduct daily and weekly WHS audits.
• Guide area managers on incident investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or Engineering/Science

NEBOSH IGC

Job description

Overview

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.

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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