Safety Officer

Oasis Investment Company (Al Shirawi Group); Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Investment Company (Al Shirawi Group) in Dubai seeks a seasoned Health, Safety and Risk professional to lead safety programs and drive continuous improvement across sites. The role focuses on risk assessment, control measures, and collaboration with contractors to uphold safety standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety and Risk, 4–5 years of experience, and certifications such as OSHA and NEBOSH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health, safety and risk is required.
• OSHA certification and NEBOSH certification are preferred.
• 4-5 years of experience in health, safety and risk management.
• Knowledge of Hindi or regional language is advantageous.
• Strong risk management, crisis management and incident investigation skills.
• Good knowledge of site conditions and working environment and compliance with health standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementation and continual improvement of safety management systems.
• Develop risk assessments and control measures based on site conditions.
• Review safety requirements through daily safety walks and report to HSE Manager.
• Coordinate with main contractors and consultants to ensure safety compliance.
• Lead and participate in HSE audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Develop and impart safety training programs and ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment.

Skills

Hindi language

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Health, Safety and Risk

OSHA certified

NEBOSH Certified

Job description

Job Description:

Accountability

• Prevention of ill health, injury and accidents at work place.
• Periodical review of HSE plans and implementing controls at work site.
• Control of subcontractors and reporting their OH&S performance.
• Risk assessments and corrective action monitoring.
• Taking corrective actions on OH&S findings.

Responsibility

• Developing risk assessment based on site conditions
• Develop control measures to take action on risks
• Conduct risk assessment based on changes and ensure tool, box talk
• Review safety requirements through daily safety walk around and report to HSE manager
• Implement permit to work system and issue permits for critical activities
• Management of subcontractor through proper selection, training and control
• Review of sub contractors performance on upholding safety standard
• Conduct consultation and participation programme
• Conduct inspection to measure effectiveness of control measures
• Conduct accident and incident investigation and prepare FIR and investigation
• Conduct Corrective Action analysis and review the process performance after implementation of control measures

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementation and continual improvement of safety management systems
• Responsible for health and safety of all employees
• Responsible to ensure elimination of occupational hazards
• Responsible for HSE audits, inspection plans & HSE investigations
• Reporting to the Safety Manager & Top Management
• Responsible to ensure adherence to HSE management systems
• Responsible for compliance with government regulations and legislations
• Responsible for developing risk assessments and COSHH assessments.
• Responsible for developing machinery and plant assessments
• Managing Safety Supervisors & Safety Inspectors
• Coordinating with Main Contractors and Consultants
• Responsible for developing and imparting safety training programs
• Responsible for arranging personal protective equipments and Safety equipments.
• Implementation of Health, Safety and Environment policy & plan.
• Promoting a positive safety culture in the organization.
• Conducting HSE audits & HSE inspections
• Developing, monitoring and implementing risk assessment management system.
• Developing, monitoring and implementing Job hazard analysis.
• Developing, monitoring and implementing “COSHH” (control of substances hazardous to health) assessments.
• Developing, monitoring and implementing machinery and plant assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Health, Safety and Risk
• 4-5 years’ Experience
• Knowledge of Hindi, Regional language
• Compliance with Health standards
• Risk Management
• Conflict Management
• Crisis Management
• Accident Investigation and Prevention skills
• OSHA certified
• NEBOSH Certified
• Technical Know-how
• Good knowledge of site and work environment

Founded in 1971, the Al Shirawi Group has been serving people & industry for the last five decades. The Al Shirawi Group of Companies, grew from an unrelenting passion to provide the Middle East with high-quality solutions in the trading, industrial, distribution, contracting and service industries. From the Group’s humble beginning as a trading house, today, Al Shirawi is a burgeoning conglomerate and one of the most reputed names in the Middle East with offices across the GCC region in Qatar, Oman, Kuwait , India and Egypt.

Powered by a 10,000+ workforce and supported by the latest technology and infrastructure, the Group has established itself as one of the largest, most trusted and prestigious partners for leaders across the Persian Gulf. Through its diverse industry expertise and over 35 companies, Al Shirawi has remained committed to ensuring excellence in every product and offering, enabling its business units to leave an indelible impact in the global market.

Since its inception, Al Shirawi has striven to create a culture where each individual feels seen and valued, rooted in excellence, transparency, compassion, honesty, empowerment and discipline. The Group has won multiple prestigious awards for years — a testament to the technical pedigree, people-centric approach and desire to serve the community with sustainable, cutting-edge solutions.