Safety Officer

Sharaf DG; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in health and safety consulting in Dubai seeks a qualified Occupational Health and Safety Officer. The ideal candidate will manage safety policies and programs, conduct risk assessments, and provide training. You'll need over 6 years of experience and a relevant bachelor's degree, with NEBOSH IGC certification being essential. This role requires proficiency in MS Office and risk assessment software, along with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• More than 6 years working in a multi-project environment.
• NEBOSH IGC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous.

Skills

Project management

Training skills

Presentation skills

Data analysis related to safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent in Occupational Safety

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Risk Assessment software

Job description

1

Support the development of OHS policies and programs

2

Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)

3

Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures

4

Create, Review and update policies and measures and update according to legislation

5

Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives

6

Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)

7

Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.

8

Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy

9

Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims

10

Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to the department concerned.

11

Represent the company on matters regarding HSE on client facing platforms

12

Conduct Trainings to the workforce

13

Frequent inspections on site and share all unsafe acts and conditions to respective contractors

14

Root cause analysis & corrective/preventive action planning

15

MS Office & Risk Assessment software proficiency

16

Strong presentation, reporting, and stakeholder management skills

17

Knowledge of regulatory & statutory compliance (local & international)

18

Have knowledge on Lighting and solar works

Requirements

Experience

(Yrs& Field)

More than 6 years working in a multi-project environment. (In total)

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent or in Occupational Safety or in a related field.

Master’s degree in relevant field is desirable

Professional Certifications

NEBOSH IGC

Skills & Abilities

Managing the project team, training skill, handle the client for Safety issues, presentation skills, report preparations and data analysis related to safety

DL IS MUST