Performing Authority

ADC; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial operations company in Dubai seeks a Safety Supervisor. This role involves overseeing maintenance and construction activities, ensuring safety compliance, and leading briefings. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of the Permit to Work system. Commitment to enforcing safety standards and effective communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial operations, maintenance, or safety supervision.
• Strong knowledge of the Permit to Work (PTW) system and associated processes.
• Understanding of hazard identification, job safety analysis, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe implementation of maintenance, construction, or shutdown activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
• Lead toolbox talks before work commences.

Skills

Permit to Work (PTW) system

Risk mitigation

Hazard identification

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Job description

SpecialismProject Management / Operations / Strategy

The Performing Authority is responsible for executing and controlling work activities under the Permit to Work (PTW) system, ensuring strict compliance with safety protocols and operational standards. This role oversees the safe implementation of maintenance, construction, or shutdown activities, acting as the key point of coordination between operations and the permit issuer. Daily tasks involve verifying job site conditions, ensuring risk mitigation measures are in place, and leading toolbox talks before work commences. This position requires a solid understanding of hazard identification, isolation procedures, confined space entry, hot work, and other safety-critical operations. The Performing Authority must be proactive in monitoring job progress, immediately halting work if unsafe conditions arise, and maintaining accurate documentation throughout the job lifecycle. The role plays a crucial part in minimizing risk exposure and ensuring that frontline teams operate under approved and controlled environments.

• 5+ years of experience in industrial operations, maintenance, or safety supervision
• Strong knowledge of the Permit to Work (PTW) system and associated processes
• Understanding of hazard identification, job safety analysis, and risk mitigation
• Familiarity with confined space entry, hot work, and energy isolation procedures
• Ability to lead safety briefings and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Commitment to enforcing safety compliance at all times
• Ability to respond decisively to unsafe conditions