Safety Manager

Careers International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Safety Manager to oversee health and safety measures. The ideal candidate must have a Lead Auditor certification, at least 15 years of experience in the construction industry, and proven experience with ALDAR properties. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, developing safety plans, and training employees. This role offers an opportunity to ensure compliance with safety regulations and foster a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor certification is a must.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience working with ALDAR properties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee application of health and safety measures.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Create and disseminate health and safety guidelines.
• Investigate incidents to establish causes.

Skills

Lead Auditor certification

Safety Engineering certification

NEBOSH certification

IOSH certification

Knowledge of safety regulations

Job description

Responsibilities

He will oversee the application of occupational health and safety measures across the company. This includes conducting risk assessments and safety inspections, creating and disseminating health and safety guidelines, and training employees and management on compliance practices. Additionally, he will be responsible for investigating incidents to establish causes and preventive measures. They also ensure that all safety operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

Tasks and Duties

The everyday tasks of a Safety Manager are varied and essential to maintaining a safe working environment. Specific duties include:

• Developing and executing health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines.
• Preparing and enforcing policies to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Evaluating practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
• Monitoring compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations.
• Inspecting equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.
• Investigating accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker's compensation claims.
• Recommending solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Leading in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor certification (Must)
• Safety Engineering certification, NEBOSH and IOSH certifications
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the construction industry
• Proven experience working with ALDAR properties (Must)
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards