WHS Coordinator - Safety Operations

Amazon UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UAE is looking for a WHS Coordinator - Safety Operations in Dubai to support workplace safety initiatives in a fast-moving logistics environment. This role demands a detail-oriented individual to lead safety programs, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The coordinator will be instrumental in fostering a strong safety culture, improving operational stability, and contributing to employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of incident investigation, corrective action tracking, audit documentation, and site safety compliance.
• Experience working with operational teams in a fast-paced environment where safety, productivity, and compliance must be balanced carefully.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify unsafe practices, document findings, and follow through until actions are closed.

Responsibilities

• Lead site risk assessments for current operations, new processes, equipment changes, and planned activities.
• Conduct frequent safety audits to identify unsafe conditions, non-compliant equipment, process gaps, and workplace hazards.
• Promote a safe working culture by sharing daily WHS updates, safety reminders, and practical risk-awareness content.

Skills

Workplace health and safety

EHS coordination

WHS compliance

Site risk assessment

Safety audits

Incident investigation

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Background in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation and Controls

Tools

Gensuite

CAPA tracking

Permit to Work processes

Job description

Overview

WHS Coordinator - Safety Operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Internet sector opportunity for a driven workplace health and safety professional who can support safe fulfillment operations, lead site risk assessments, coordinate safety programs, and help maintain a strong safety culture across a fast-moving logistics and e-commerce environment. This role is suitable for a detail-oriented EHS or WHS officer with practical safety knowledge, audit capability, incident response awareness, and the ability to work closely with operations teams to reduce risk and improve compliance.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Internet
• Function: Occupational Health and Safety
• Salary: 12000-18000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The WHS Coordinator - Safety Operations will support day-to-day workplace health and safety activities within a fulfillment center environment. The role focuses on risk prevention, safety training, incident follow-up, emergency preparedness, audit readiness, PPE coordination, compliance tracking, and continuous improvement of site-level WHS standards. The position has a direct impact on employee wellbeing, operational stability, regulatory alignment, and the creation of a safe, motivated, and productive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead site risk assessments for current operations, new processes, equipment changes, and planned activities.
• Establish and maintain the site WHS training matrix to ensure employees complete required health, safety, fire fighting, and first aid training.
• Support implementation of site-specific WHS standards, safety guidelines, objectives, and improvement programs.
• Promote a safe working culture by sharing daily WHS updates, safety reminders, and practical risk-awareness content during shift briefings.
• Conduct frequent safety audits to identify unsafe conditions, non-compliant equipment, process gaps, and workplace hazards.
• Work closely with operations teams to implement corrective actions that reduce exposure to risk and prevent injuries.
• Attend site incidents and occupational injury cases while supporting proper documentation, escalation, and immediate response actions.
• Guide area managers in incident investigation, Gensuite reporting, lesson-learned communication, and corrective action follow-up.
• Assist operations teams with Gensuite follow-up sheets, CAPA creation, and timely closure of assigned safety actions.
• Audit record-keeping practices and ensure Gensuite entries align with global WHS expectations and local regulatory requirements.
• Monitor PPE inventory at site level and coordinate with procurement teams for timely replenishment and order placement.
• Support weekly Key Safety Requirement audits, assignment tracking, compliance monitoring, and action completion.
• Conduct daily Powered Industrial Tool and trailer dock release inspections and communicate findings to relevant teams.
• Monitor the Daily Action Tracking System and support closure of open safety actions across the site.
• Participate in management safety walks and provide clear insight into unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and improvement priorities.
• Prepare daily updates for WHS leadership covering objectives, incidents, audit findings, KSR status, ATS actions, and network-level safety items.
• Coordinate WHS committee meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action tracking, and follow-up documentation.
• Review and sign off daily Permit to Work activities in line with site safety procedures.
• Lead WHS-related procurement requests and follow up with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Prepare emergency response plans and support their implementation across the site.
• Manage emergency drill planning, employee participation, training coordination, and record preparation.
• Monitor heat index requirements and support heat-stress prevention measures when required.
• Respond to site-specific safety requests, unplanned activities, operational changes, and special workplace events.
• Conduct daily and weekly WHS checks including hazardous waste room inspection, spill kit inspection, first aid room review, and related safety audits.

Ideal Profile

• Experience in workplace health and safety, EHS coordination, fulfillment center safety, warehouse safety, logistics safety, or operational safety support.
• Background in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation and Controls, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to interpret safety data, identify trends, and use insights to support decision-making and risk reduction.
• Practical understanding of incident investigation, corrective action tracking, audit documentation, and site safety compliance.
• Experience working with operational teams in a fast-paced environment where safety, productivity, and compliance must be balanced carefully.
• Familiarity with safety management systems, Gensuite, CAPA tracking, Permit to Work processes, emergency response planning, and PPE control is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify unsafe practices, document findings, and follow through until actions are closed.
• Good communication skills with the confidence to guide area managers, brief employees, and escalate safety concerns clearly.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with WHS leadership, operations, procurement, and site management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.

Skills

• Workplace health and safety
• EHS coordination
• WHS compliance
• Site risk assessment
• Safety audits
• Incident investigation
• Gensuite reporting
• CAPA tracking
• Permit to Work review
• PPE inventory coordination
• Fire safety training coordination
• First aid training coordination
• Emergency response planning
• Emergency drill management
• Hazard identification
• Corrective action follow-up
• Safety committee coordination
• KSR audits
• Action Tracking System monitoring
• Heat index monitoring
• Spill kit inspection
• Hazardous waste room inspection
• First aid room inspection
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Operations safety support
• Fulfillment center safety
• Safety culture development

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-performance workplace where safety is a daily operational priority. It provides exposure to fulfillment center processes, employee safety programs, emergency preparedness, incident prevention, and large-scale e-commerce operations. It is a strong career move for a safety professional who wants to build practical WHS expertise, support frontline teams, and help create safer, smarter, and more reliable operations.

About the Company

Amazon is a global technology and e-commerce company known for customer-focused innovation, marketplace services, logistics operations, digital platforms, and large-scale fulfillment capabilities. Through its regional operations, Amazon supports fast and reliable delivery, seller growth, and safe workplace practices while continuing to invest in people, process improvement, and operational excellence across the digital commerce sector.