Safety Engineer

Confidential; al-Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join our Kuwait HV/OHL project on immediate basis. You will implement and monitor HSE plans, lead risk assessments, and supervise construction safety across 400 kV transmission line work fronts. Strong communication, inspections and incident investigation skills are essential.

Immediate availability and 5+ years HV/OHL experience are required; NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA certification is an advantage. Work is outdoor and site-based.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of HSE experience in HV/OHL construction projects.
• Experience in 400 kV transmission line projects is highly preferred.
• 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.
• Immediate availability is mandatory.

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

Communication skills

Inspection skills

Reporting skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, 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

Project: 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line

Location: Kuwait

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.
• Immediate availability is mandatory.