Specialist – Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

The Sanad Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanad Group is seeking a Specialist – OHS to support and maintain our OHS processes, assist with risk management, and conduct investigations of OHS events. This role also oversees the OHS approvals process for staff and supports audits and communications with authorities and customers.

Key duties include maintaining risk registers, performing surveillance for compliance, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Strong knowledge of OSHAD, NEBOSH or IOSH, and MS 365 is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field; experience may substitute for degree.
• OSHAD/NEBOSH/IOSH training certifications.
• 3+ years as an OHS Engineer or similar, preferably in aviation.
• Experience with OHS investigations and audits.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain OHS processes and procedures.
• Support risk management and maintain risk register.
• Investigate OHS events and define corrective actions.
• Perform regular surveillance to ensure compliance with OHS standards.
• Maintain OHS approvals documentation.
• Assist with authorities and customer audits and communications.
• Monitor findings and escalate issues as needed.
• Support staff OHS approval processes and maintain applicant files.
• Handle additional duties as required.

Skills

OSH Knowledge

OSHAD Regulations

Investigation Skills

Audit Support

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

MS 365 Tools

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership Support

Time Management

Regulatory Compliance

Change Management

Risk Assessment

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Aladaa System

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Specialist – OHS plays a supportive role in reviewing and maintaining the OHS processes and procedures. This position involves supporting the risk management processes, maintaining the risk register, and assisting in the monitoring of risk levels, including the deployment and completion of risk mitigation actions. The Specialist will perform and support investigations of OHS events, ensuring containment measures, root causes, and corrective/preventive actions are defined, implemented, and monitored. Additionally, this role supports the maintenance of company OHS approvals, assists with audits and communications, and oversees the OHS approval process for staff, maintaining the personal files of applicants and approval holders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support the Reviewing and Maintaining the OHS Processes and Procedures (10% of Time)

Assist in ensuring all OHS processes and procedures are up-to-date and align with regulatory requirements.

Support the improvement of OHS protocols to meet regulatory and company standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement necessary changes and enhancements.

Support the Performing of Risk Management and Maintaining the Risk Register (10% of Time)

Assist in performing risk management processes, including identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks.

Help maintain and update the risk register, ensuring accurate tracking and monitoring of risk levels.

Support the deployment and completion of risk mitigation actions.

3.Performing and Supporting Investigations on OHS Events (20% of Time)

Conduct thorough investigations of OHS events, identifying containment measures, root causes, and corrective/preventive actions.

Ensure timely implementation and monitoring of corrective actions, escalating issues when necessary.

4.Perform Surveillance Activities (20% of Time)

Carry out regular surveillance to ensure compliance with OHS standards and regulations.

Identify and address potential safety hazards proactively.

5.Support the Maintenance and Achievement of Company OHS Approvals (10% of Time)

Assist in developing and maintaining required documentation to support OHS approvals.

Ensure all approvals are obtained and maintained in line with company and regulatory requirements.

6.Support Authorities/Customer Audits, Responses, and Communication (5% of Time)

Assist with audits conducted by authorities and customers, providing necessary responses and documentation.

Facilitate clear and effective communication during audits.

7.Support the Monitoring of All Findings Raised (10% of Time)

Monitor compliance and performance of the OHS system, identifying and escalating issues as needed.

Report on findings to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.

8.Supporting the Staff OHS Approval Process (10% of Time)

Support the OHS approval process for staff, ensuring all applicants meet necessary criteria.

Maintain personal files of applicants and approval holders, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

9.Other Duties as Required (5% of Time)

Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the OHS function.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Minimum Qualifications:

(Education/Certification/

Licensure/Professional Membership)

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) or a related field. Solid and relevant experience in the field can substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Training certification in OSHAD, NEBOSH, IOSH and/or OHS Auditor.

At least 3 years of progressive experience as an OHS Engineer or similar roles; and preferably from the aviation industry.

Has performed OHS Investigation and Audit functions/roles.

Job Specific Competencies:

1. Knowledge in OHS Applicable to MRO: Basic understanding of Health & Safety practices and regulations specific to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations.

2. Knowledge of OSHAD Requirements: Basic knowledge of Abu Dhabi's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHAD) regulations and compliance requirements.

3. Safety Risk Assessment: Basic competence in conducting safety risk assessments, identifying potential hazards, and supporting in implementing risk mitigation strategies.

4. Investigation Techniques: Familiarity with investigation methodologies to analyze incidents, identify root causes, and support the development of preventive measures.

5. Knowledge in Aladaa System: Proficient in using the Aladaa system for managing safety and environmental data, reporting incidents, and tracking compliance.

6. Visual Management: Understanding of visual management techniques to enhance communication, efficiency, and safety within the workplace.

7. Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively within teams, supporting high performance and contributing to a collaborative work environment.

8. Microsoft 365 Tools Proficiency: Proficient in using Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) for communication, data analysis, and project management.

9. Communication and Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders and support negotiation efforts to achieve desired outcomes.

10. Basic Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to support and lead smaller teams or projects under the supervision of the Senior Engineer – OHS&E.

11. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Capable of analyzing situations, identifying patterns, and proposing solutions to improve safety and quality standards.

12. Regulatory Compliance Management: Competent in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.

13. Change Management: Proficiency in supporting organizational change related to safety and quality processes and facilitating smooth transitions within the team.

14. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Ability to assist in assessing operational risks and developing risk mitigation strategies.

15. Time Management and Prioritization: Good organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization abilities. Capable of managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.