Safety Officer

Advanced Search Group; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search Group is seeking an experienced HSE professional to monitor and promote occupational health, safety, and environmental standards across Kuwait City operations. You will conduct safety inspections, assess risks, train staff, and maintain records to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires thorough knowledge of local safety requirements and international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Fire protection and first aid knowledge.
• Familiar with local safety, environmental, building safety, and labor requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Ability to assess occupational and environmental risks and implement preventive measures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring and assessments for health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Assist in installation, inspection, and readiness of safety equipment and systems.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and document findings.
• Prepare safety reports and support investigations into incidents.
• Train employees on safety requirements and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and applicable laws.

Skills

Communication

Fire safety

Risk assessment

Report writing

Education

Diploma in HSE

High School Diploma + training in ISO 45001/OSHA

Job description

Industry Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Management

Skills and Behavioral Competencies

Communication:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees and workers at all levels.
• Effective communication with others (co-workers, supervisors, and other departments) through providing and exchanging information.

Capabilities and Professional Practices:

• Good knowledge of fire protection systems, fire prevention procedures, and first aid.
• Thorough knowledge of local safety, environmental, building safety, and labor requirements.
• Familiarity with international management standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Good understanding of quality control procedures and applicable food industry standards.
• Knowledge of occupational and environmental risk management and preventive measures.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability.
• Participation in implementation and comparison processes against established quality standards.
• Ability to write and explain reports and safety information clearly.
• Commitment to professionalism and impartiality.
• Possession of organizational skills to prioritize tasks and the ability to work under pressure.
• Quality in task completion with specified results and quality standards.
• Optimal interaction with the company's work team and proficiency in work and safeguarding company property and secrets.
• Good knowledge of the company's operations and ability to identify potential risks and hazards.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct monitoring and assessments related to occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Assist in the installation, inspection, adjustment, maintenance, and readiness of safety equipment and systems.
• Recommend and support measures to control mechanical and workplace hazards, including guarding, personal protective equipment (PPE), isolation, and other preventive measures.
• Prepare inspection equipment, measuring instruments, records, PPE, and other required materials and ensure they are properly maintained and ready for use.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, periodic inspections, field surveys, and emergency inspections, document findings, and submit reports to the direct supervisor.
• Assist in preparing for and conducting investigations into workplace accidents, injuries, and incidents.
• Monitor the implementation of occupational safety procedures and preventive measures across work sites.
• Participate in employee safety awareness programs and provide guidance on safety instructions and procedures.
• Develop and implement occupational health, safety, and industrial safety procedures.
• Train employees on workplace safety and industrial safety procedures.
• Monitor compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws and standards.
• Inspect work areas daily, identify and isolate hazardous areas, and support corrective actions to eliminate risks where possible.
• Identify, monitor, and assess different types of workplace hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Prepare daily safety reports for the assigned area and submit them to the Safety Shift Supervisor.
• Support and train new employees on safety requirements and procedures.
• Ensure employees properly use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Promote a safe working environment by implementing company safety policies and applicable international standards and requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments for operational processes and employee job functions.
• Participate in quality and safety performance evaluations against established standards.
• Support emergency preparedness, fire safety, and first-aid procedures.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, and incident documentation.
• Good knowledge of fire protection systems, fire prevention procedures, and first aid.
• Strong knowledge of local occupational safety, environmental, building safety, and labor requirements.
• Knowledge of international management standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Good understanding of quality control procedures and applicable food industry standards.
• Knowledge of occupational and environmental risk management and preventive measures.
• Strong observation, analytical, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to prepare, write, and clearly explain reports and safety information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work accurately and take responsibility for assigned duties.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Professional, objective, and ethical approach.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of company operations and ability to identify potential risks and hazards.
• Commitment to confidentiality and protection of company property.

Language Requirements

• Strong communication skills in Arabic or English are preferred.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Qualifications:
• Specialized Diploma in HSE (Health, Safety, & Environment) / Public Health Sciences, plus specialized training certification in ISO 4501 at minimum.
• OR High School Diploma combined with specialized professional training certificates in Occupational Health and Safety (such as ISO 45001, OSHA, HACCP, and IRCA Certified Lead Auditor).
• Work Experience:
• Diploma Holders: Fresh Graduates (No prior experience required).
• High School Holders: 3 to 5 years of experience in HSE management, including at least 2 years in the food industry or government/state-owned corporations.

Skills

Job Summary

Responsible for monitoring and promoting occupational health, safety, environmental, and industrial safety standards across company operations. The role involves conducting safety inspections, identifying and assessing risks, supporting incident investigations, implementing safety procedures, training employees, and ensuring compliance with applicable local and international safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular monitoring and assessments related to occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Assist in the installation, inspection, adjustment, maintenance, and readiness of safety equipment and systems.
• Recommend and support measures to control mechanical and workplace hazards, including guarding, personal protective equipment (PPE), isolation, and other preventive measures.
• Prepare inspection equipment, measuring instruments, records, PPE, and other required materials and ensure they are properly maintained and ready for use.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, periodic inspections, field surveys, and emergency inspections, document findings, and submit reports to the direct supervisor.
• Assist in preparing for and conducting investigations into workplace accidents, injuries, and incidents.
• Monitor the implementation of occupational safety procedures and preventive measures across work sites.
• Participate in employee safety awareness programs and provide guidance on safety instructions and procedures.
• Develop and implement occupational health, safety, and industrial safety procedures.
• Train employees on workplace safety and industrial safety procedures.
• Monitor compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws and standards.
• Inspect work areas daily, identify and isolate hazardous areas, and support corrective actions to eliminate risks where possible.
• Identify, monitor, and assess different types of workplace hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Prepare daily safety reports for the assigned area and submit them to the Safety Shift Supervisor.
• Support and train new employees on safety requirements and procedures.
• Ensure employees properly use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Promote a safe working environment by implementing company safety policies and applicable international standards and requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments for operational processes and employee job functions.
• Participate in quality and safety performance evaluations against established standards.
• Support emergency preparedness, fire safety, and first-aid procedures.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, and incident documentation.
• Good knowledge of fire protection systems, fire prevention procedures, and first aid.
• Strong knowledge of local occupational safety, environmental, building safety, and labor requirements.
• Knowledge of international management standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Good understanding of quality control procedures and applicable food industry standards.
• Knowledge of occupational and environmental risk management and preventive measures.
• Strong observation, analytical, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to prepare, write, and clearly explain reports and safety information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work accurately and take responsibility for assigned duties.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Professional, objective, and ethical approach.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of company operations and ability to identify potential risks and hazards.
• Commitment to confidentiality and protection of company property.

Language Requirements

• Strong communication skills in Arabic or English are preferred.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Qualifications:
• Specialized Diploma in HSE (Health, Safety, & Environment) / Public Health Sciences, plus specialized training certification in ISO 4501 at minimum.
• OR High School Diploma combined with specialized professional training certificates in Occupational Health and Safety (such as ISO 45001, OSHA, HACCP, and IRCA Certified Lead Auditor).
• Work Experience:
• Diploma Holders: Fresh Graduates (No prior experience required).
• High School Holders: 3 to 5 years of experience in HSE management, including at least 2 years in the food industry or government/state-owned corporations.