Safety Engineer

Confidential; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join immediately for a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line project in Kuwait. The candidate should have 5+ years of HSE experience in HV/OHL construction and may benefit from NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA certification.

The role requires strong inspection, risk assessment, and reporting skills and the ability to work in a large outdoor/site-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years HSE experience on HV/OHL construction.
• Experience on 400 kV projects preferred.
• NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA certification an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project HSE plan, procedures, and requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections across transmission line work fronts and construction sites.
• Identify hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Monitor safety during excavation, foundation works, lifting operations, tower erection, working at height, and conductor/OPGW stringing.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, applicable regulations, and approved procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and HSE awareness training.
• Monitor permit-to-work systems and safe work practices.
• Monitor lifting operations, work-at-height activities, electrical hazards, and site access requirements.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain HSE reports, risk assessments, inspection records, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with project management, site engineers, subcontractors, and client/consultant HSE teams.

Skills

HSE Management

Hazard Identification

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer / HSE Engineer to join our team immediately for a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) Project in Kuwait.

Position: Safety Engineer

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in similar HV/OHL projects

Joining: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project HSE plan, procedures, and requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections across transmission line work fronts and construction sites.
• Identify hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Monitor safety during excavation, foundation works, lifting operations, tower erection, working at height, and conductor/OPGW stringing.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, applicable regulations, and approved procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and HSE awareness training.
• Monitor permit-to-work systems and safe work practices.
• Monitor lifting operations, work-at-height activities, electrical hazards, and site access requirements.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain HSE reports, risk assessments, inspection records, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with project management, site engineers, subcontractors, and client/consultant HSE teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in similar HV/OHL construction projects.
• Experience in 400 kV transmission line projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, lifting operations, working at height, excavation safety, and electrical safety.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent HSE certification is an advantage.
• Strong communication, inspection, reporting, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a large outdoor/site-based project environment.