Health And Safety Officer

Initial Facilities Management; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Initial Facilities Management seeks a Health & Safety Officer to implement and monitor HSE practices across the workplace in Riyadh. You will identify hazards, conduct inspections, and promote safe working practices in line with company policies and regulations.

You will lead inductions, toolbox talks, and safety awareness sessions, while ensuring PPE use and incident reporting. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential to keep records and support audits.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, HSE, or a related field.
• Relevant HSE certifications are preferred.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily workplace activities to ensure compliance with HSE procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify potential health and safety hazards.
• Assist in risk assessments and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Ensure employees and contractors follow established safety procedures.
• Monitor the correct use of PPE and safety equipment.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and safety awareness sessions.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection reports, and incident documentation.
• Follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Support emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and emergency drills.
• Communicate safety requirements and observations to supervisors and site management.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining the HSE management system.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage employees to report hazards.
• Provide regular updates on safety observations, incidents, and compliance status.
• Support internal and external HSE audits and inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Reporting

Risk assessment

Hazard identification

Site inspections

Safety inductions

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety

HSE-related certification (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Health & Safety Officer to support the implementation and monitoring of health, safety, and environmental practices across the workplace. The role is responsible for identifying hazards, conducting inspections, promoting safe working practices, and ensuring compliance with company HSE policies and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily workplace activities to ensure compliance with HSE procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify potential health and safety hazards.
• Assist in risk assessments and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Ensure employees and contractors follow established safety procedures.
• Monitor the correct use of PPE and safety equipment.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and safety awareness sessions.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection reports, and incident documentation.
• Follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Support emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and emergency drills.
• Communicate safety requirements and observations to supervisors and site management.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining the HSE management system.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage employees to report hazards.
• Provide regular updates on safety observations, incidents, and compliance status.
• Support internal and external HSE audits and inspections.

Role Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, HSE, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a Health & Safety or HSE role.
• Good knowledge of workplace safety procedures, risk assessment, and hazard identification.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to conduct site inspections and safety awareness sessions.
• Good understanding of PPE, emergency procedures, and incident reporting.
• Relevant HSE certifications are preferred.