Road Transport Safety Officer

Petrofac; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy service provider in Abu Dhabi seeks a candidate focused on road safety management. Responsibilities include conducting safety sessions, developing safety plans, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Essential qualifications include a graduate degree, NEBOSH or IOSH certification, and expertise in IVMS software. A valid UAE driving license is mandatory. The role offers a chance to contribute to energy safety initiatives in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in road safety management.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in any industry.
• Other HSE trainings/certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct road safety awareness sessions and campaigns.
• Ensure adequate safety controls for road safety.
• Develop and implement Journey Management system.

Skills

UAE driving license

HSE awareness sessions

Ability to conduct vehicle inspections

English communication skills

Education

Graduate degree

NEBOSH GC / IGC or IOSH certification

Tools

IVMS software

Job description

Overview

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. We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week. Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct road safety awareness sessions/campaigns and ensure that all drivers have undergone the required trainings.
• Conduct road safety risk assessments and ensure adequate safety controls are in place.
• Ensure that IVMS is correctly used and maintained, monitor reports and driver behaviour while driving and prepare driving safety performance reports.
• Perform periodic vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure that they are maintained in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and Petrofac policies.
• Carry out audits on road safety to ensure that Petrofac and client requirements on driving safety are met.
• Develop a Site Traffic Management Plan for worksites to ensure safety by separation of workers from moving vehicles and equipment.
• Develop and implement an effective Journey Management system.
• Develop site-specific Emergency Response Plans for managing driving-related incidents and participate in incident investigations.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate degree.
• NEBOSH GC / IGC or IOSH or any certification in Safety.
• Expertise in IVMS software.
• Other HSE trainings/certifications will be an added advantage.
• 1-2 years of experience in managing and implementing road safety aspects, with specific focus on IVMS data generation and reports.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in any industry.

Skills and Competencies

• UAE driving license.
• Ability to conduct HSE and Transport Safety orientation/induction.
• HSE awareness sessions to workers.
• Understand and implement Journey Management Plan.
• Awareness on H2S and breathing apparatus where applicable.
• Ability to understand and participate in Transport Safety/Road Safety Risk Assessments.
• Ability to conduct vehicle inspections with thorough knowledge of safety devices.
• Ability to understand and implement Transport Emergency response plans/procedures.
• Ability to prepare road safety awareness training materials, maintain database, and generate reports from IVMS or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read and write English with good communication skills.

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