Occupational Health and Safety Senior Officer

Riyadh Air; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative airline is seeking a dedicated safety operations professional to ensure excellence in safety and security. In this role, you will conduct risk assessments, lead incident investigations, and develop training programs to uphold critical safety protocols. Collaborating with internal teams and external agencies, you will maintain compliance with local and international regulations, manage safety data reporting, and support audits to enhance health and safety standards. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of air travel and contribute to a pioneering organization committed to transforming aviation in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in safety operations and risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of KSA occupational health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections to identify hazards.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Safety Inspections

Safety Protocols Training

Compliance Management

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

NEBOSH Certification

HACCP Certification

EHS Certification

CSP Certification

OSHA Certification

OHST Certification

Job description

About the Company

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that’s shaping the future of flying. It seeks to lead the aviation industry by transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub – a digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.

About the Role

Are you ready to drive excellence in safety and security operations for a pioneering industry leader?

Your role will involve conducting risk assessments, safety inspections, and audits to proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards. You will lead incident investigations, document findings, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Through effective training programs, you will help employees and contractors understand and apply critical safety protocols.

Collaborative by nature, you will work with internal teams and external agencies to maintain compliance with Saudi regulations and international best practices. Additionally, you will manage safety data reporting, ensure emergency response plans are up to date, and support internal and external OHS audits to drive continuous improvement in health and safety standards.

This impactful role will see you play a crucial part in implementing and overseeing occupational safety programs, ensuring seamless operations for the organization and its stakeholders.

About You

Degree qualified, you will demonstrate at least 5 years of relevant experience including conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and developing safety programs. With in-depth knowledge of KSA occupational health and safety regulations, you are a dedicated professional holding certifications such as NEBOSH, HACCP, EHS, CSP, OSHA, OHST, etc.

We would love to hear from you even more if you have worked within the aviation, construction, or industrial sectors. This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel. Please submit your application by clicking on the Apply button. Our Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing applications shortly.