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SPIE Global Services Energy is seeking a Workshop Safety Officer to oversee safety across the machine shop and fabrication areas in Doha, Qatar. You will enforce guarding, LOTO, and PPE practices while conducting safety inspections, hazard identifications, and permit reviews in a high-risk environment.
You will lead toolbox talks, participate in job safety analysis, and document incidents in the HSEQ Synergi system.
We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy Middle East LLC Doha, Qatar for a :
Workshop Safety Officer
Reporting & Context
Field-based role operating within machine shop and fabrication areas in an Oil & Gas or manufacturing environment (GCC). Full-time field presence — 8 hours/day, 6 days/week.
Job Purpose
Ensure safe operations across workshop and fabrication areas through rigorous field safety activities, hazard identification, permit auditing, and enforcement of safety standards and procedures.
Key Accountabilities
Machine & Equipment Safety: Enforce machine guarding standards (fixed, interlocked, adjustable barriers); manage LOTO procedures during maintenance/repair; oversee point-of-operation hazard controls for cutting, shearing, and shaping activities.
PPE Management: Ensure correct use of specialized PPE; enforce compliance with workshop-specific safety instructions (Eye Protection Policy, LOTO, etc.).
Accident Prevention: Conduct toolbox meetings; participate in Job Safety Analysis; report incidents in HSEQ Synergi system; participate in incident investigations; produce incident reports; follow up on corrective actions.
Safety Inspections & Hazard Identification: Perform daily safety tours covering machine shop interiors/exteriors (manual lathes, welding bays, tool rooms); monitor machine operators and technicians for unsafe practices (interlock bypassing, improper tool use); participate in scheduled and unscheduled safety walks.
Permit Auditing: Audit Hot Work and Maintenance Permits for adequacy; report deviations related to fire safety or equipment isolation to the company representative.
IMS Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with applicable HSEQ standards and company safety regulations.
Education & Experience
NEBOSH Diploma with valid NEBOSH IGC Certificate, or Diploma in Industrial Safety Engineering from a recognised institution. 3–5 years of experience in electrical, welding, instrument, and machine shop safety (GCC-based, Oil & Gas or manufacturing sector).
Technical Competencies
Demonstrated expertise in machine guarding, LOTO procedures, point-of-operation safety, and PPE management. Ability to conduct field inspections, safety audits, and permit reviews in high-risk workshop environments.
Behavioural & Language Requirements
Proficiency in English (read, write, speak). Computer literate. Field-oriented profile capable of sustained 8-hour daily operational presence.
We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation
6 years or more
Fit to work
English (C-Professional working proficiency)
SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities