Safety Officer

Sharaf DG LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management company based in Dubai is seeking an experienced safety expert to oversee the development and implementation of OHS policies and programs. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in managing safety issues across multiple projects, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Occupational Safety, and a NEBOSH IGC certification. This role involves conducting risk assessments, organizing training for staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• More than 6 years working in a multi-project environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent, or in Occupational Safety.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative measures.
• Organize OHS training for employees and executives.

Skills

Project management

Training

Client handling for safety issues

Presentation skills

Report preparation

Data analysis related to safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Occupational Safety

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Professional certification: NEBOSH IGC

Tools

MS Office

Risk assessment software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery, etc.).
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative measures.
• Review and update policies and measures, and update them according to legislation.
• Initiate and organize OHS training for employees and executives.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment).
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances, etc.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle workers' compensation claims.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to the department concerned.
• Represent the company on matters regarding HSE on client-facing platforms.
• Conduct trainings to the workforce.
• Frequent inspections on site and share all unsafe acts and conditions with respective contractors.
• Root cause analysis & corrective/preventive action planning.
• MS Office & risk assessment software proficiency.
• Strong presentation, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory & statutory compliance (local & international).
• Knowledge of lighting and solar works.

Qualifications

• Experience: More than 6 years working in a multi-project environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent, or in Occupational Safety, or in a related field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable.
• Professional certifications: NEBOSH IGC.
• Skills & abilities: Managing the project team, training, client handling for safety issues, presentation skills, report preparation, data analysis related to safety.
• DL IS MUST.