QHSE Officer

AL SERKAL GROUP L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AL SERKAL GROUP L.L.C in Dubai is seeking a qualified Safety Officer to monitor hazards, develop safety measures, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. You will conduct daily site visits, lead toolbox talks, review incident action plans, investigate incidents, and prepare weekly and monthly safety reports for the QHSE head.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Safety Management and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc) in Safety Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Certification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• 2–3 years of experience as a QHSE Officer or in a similar role.
• Proven experience in occupational health and safety.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation (e.g., OSHA/EPA) and relevant procedures.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials, workplace risks, and unsafe practices.
• Experience in preparing health and safety reports, policies, and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess hazardous and unsafe situations.
• Develop measures to assure personnel safety.
• Conduct daily site visits and submit safety reports.
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the line of authority.
• May exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is required.
• Ensure safety messages in each Incident Action Plan.
• Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.
• Respond to employees safety concerns.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports to the QHSE head.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses.
• Ensure preparation and implementation of SSHP.
• Inspect the site to ensure a hazard-free environment and lead safety improvements.
• Conduct toolbox meetings.
• Review subcontractor safety plans if appointed.
• Inspect premises and workers to identify issues or non-conformity.
• Stop unsafe acts or dangerous processes.
• Record and investigate incidents for causes and worker compensation.
• Prepare reports on occurrences for upper management.
• Maintain awareness of active and developing situations.
• Reports to authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.
• Conduct job hazard analysis.
• Watch out for worker safety and protect them from hazards.
• Arrange OSHA mandated testing or evaluations by external agencies.

Skills

Safety management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or related field

Certification in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations
• Developing measures to assure personnel safety
• Conduct daily site visit and submit the site observation report
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority
• May exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is required
• Ensures there are safety messages in each Incident Action Plan
• Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications
• Responds to employees safety concerns
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly report to the QHSE head
• Investigate accidents that have occurred within incident areas
• Ensure preparation and implementation of Site Safety and Health Plan SSHP
• Inspects the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment and leads all efforts to enhance safety
• Conducts toolbox meetings
• The safety officer reviews and approves all subcontractor s safety plans if appointed for specific services
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker s compensation claims
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
• The Safety Officer maintains awareness of active and developing situations
• Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses
• Reports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations
• Conducts job hazard analysis
• Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations
• Arranges for OSHA mandated testing and or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies consultants
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives
• Enforces safety guidelines
• Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc) in Safety Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Certification in Occupational Health & Safety
• 2–3 years of experience as a QHSE Officer or in a similar role
• Proven experience in occupational health and safety
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation (e.g., OSHA/EPA) and relevant procedures
• Knowledge of hazardous materials, workplace risks, and unsafe practices
• Experience in preparing health and safety reports, policies, and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong attention to detail