Health Safety Environment Officer

Red Sea Gateway Terminal; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading terminal operations company in Jeddah seeks a safety officer to monitor and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a strong background in safety management, with 5–10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting safety inspections, investigating incidents, and providing safety training. A secondary school diploma or equivalent is required, along with strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school and vocational instruction or college degree required.
• 5–10 years of safety or firefighting experience preferred.
• Professional membership in relevant safety organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety on the terminal through inspections and audits.
• Conduct safety training and respond to emergency situations.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to conduct safety and fire inspections

Understanding of firefighting and rescue techniques

Knowledge of hazardous materials handling

Physical fitness

Education

Secondary school and vocational instruction or college degree in safety management

Job description

Purpose of the Job

To monitor safety on the terminal by actively being involved in day-to-day operations through patrolling, observation, and stopping unsafe acts. Provide assistance to departments requesting safety input. Respond, investigate, and report on all accidents, incidents, and near misses. Conduct inspections and audits across all areas of RSGT to improve safety awareness and processes. Work with management to ensure compliance with JIP safety regulations.

Education / Minimum Requirements

• Secondary school and vocational instruction and/or college degree in safety management, environmental science, or related discipline.
• Professional membership if applicable.

Required Experience

Technical:

• Completion of secondary school and vocational instruction and/or college degree in safety management, environmental science, or related discipline (work experience may substitute for degree).
• 5–10 years of safety and/or firefighting experience in public or private sector (education may substitute for some experience).

Interpersonal:

• Ability to conduct safety and fire inspections of construction projects, buildings, and property.
• Capable of wearing SCBA and performing first aid and CPR.
• Strong communication skills in English (Arabic preferred).
• Understanding of firefighting, rescue techniques, chemical hazards, hazardous materials handling, and international safety standards.
• Physically fit, able to work in extreme conditions, rotating shifts, and handle heights/enclosed spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Substitute for Senior HSE Officer, HSE Supervisor, or HSE Superintendent when required.
• Conduct documented safety inspections and advise on hazards.
• Ensure PPE compliance and update safety notice boards.
• Assist in HSSE training for company personnel.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; report in eSMS.
• Respond to emergency situations per EPRP and coordinate with JIP/Civil Defence when needed.
• Supervise hazardous activities (e.g., brake bulk discharge, DG chemicals, critical lifts).
• Conduct toolbox talks (TBT) and safety inductions.
• Perform planned facility inspections and site safety checks.
• Provide first aid and assist in transporting injured personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards for OOG cargo and DG handling.