Welfare & Wellbeing Officer

Ultimate HR Solutions; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent firm is looking for a Welfare & Wellbeing Officer to ensure the health, safety, and environmental compliance of clients. The role focuses on upholding welfare standards, implementing HSE regulations, and conducting facility inspections to promote a safe working environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in HS&E, alongside strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in HS&E field in industrial plants, oil fields or construction sites.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (preferred).
• Physically fit for site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with welfare and well-being standards.
• Conduct inspections and issue operational permits (NOC).
• Investigate welfare-related incidents and implement corrective measures.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Safety, or Environmental

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is planning to hire a Welfare & Wellbeing Officer to ensure the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance of clients. This position is dedicated to upholding and promoting standards that support the welfare and well-being of clients' operations. The officer is tasked with the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of HSE regulations specifically tailored to enhance client welfare.Responsibilities :

• Enforce compliance with company regulations and applicable federal laws, focusing on welfare standards and client wellbeing.
• Develop and implement company Regulations and procedures related to welfare and well-being compliance
• Conduct detailed inspections of facilities and operations focusing on aspects that directly impact welfare and well-being to identify HS&E deficiencies and enforce suitable corrective measures.
• Issue Certificates and operational permits (NOC) after thorough inspections and compliance verifications.
• Implement and oversee HSE programs, focusing on client welfare and wellbeing, including maintaining comprehensive records and standards compliance.
• Investigate welfare-related incidents among clients, identify root causes, and ensure the implementation of effective corrective measures within a defined timeline.
• Manage and verify compliance during modifications, ensuring all welfare and well-being requirements are met.
• Regularly review and ensure the adequacy of client emergency management plans with a focus on welfare aspects, responding to emergencies to safeguard client wellbeing. Respond to fire emergency calls in and outside of regular working hours.
• Conduct periodic assessments and verifications of critical equipment and systems that impact client welfare, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Facilitate the relationship between clients and external HS&E authorities to receive relevant NOC / approval.

Qualifications :

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required (Engineering, Science, Safety, or Environmental is highly preferred).
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health.
• Valid UAE-Driving license.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the HS&E field in industrial plants, oil fields or construction sites.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (preferable).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Good Knowledge of HS&E policy and procedures and relevant Workplace Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Up-to-date knowledge of occupational HS&E-related legislation, Codes of Practice, and guidance.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, relevant local authorities and organizations, and the general public.
• Physically fit as the work will involve a large amount of time on visiting properties such as factories, companies, construction sites, offices, accommodation buildings, retail shops, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, projects, etc.) and any other required program.