Health & Safety Specialist

MAFAS-Mahmal Facilities Services; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MAFAS-Mahmal Facilities Services in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment professional to lead site inspections across facilities and maintenance operations. You will identify unsafe conditions and perform risk assessments to support safe work practices.

You will monitor compliance with HSE plans, inspect emergency equipment, and deliver toolbox talks to promote a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in health and safety.
• Experience in a maintenance-driven environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards.
• NEBOSH, OSHA, CSP, or CIH certifications are an advantage.
• Strong risk assessment, accident investigation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site inspections to identify unsafe conditions and violations.
• Perform risk assessments for maintenance activities including electrical works.
• Monitor compliance with HSE plans, risk assessments, and safe work procedures.
• Inspect firefighting equipment, emergency exits, evacuation routes, and other safety provisions.
• Monitor PPE use, machinery, ladders, and other equipment used by maintenance teams.
• Conduct toolbox talks and site safety inductions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with site-specific safety requirements and intervene when unsafe practices are identified.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, including inspection checklists, risk assessments, incident reports, training records, corrective action logs, and safety statistics.
• Follow up on identified safety observations and non-conformities to ensure corrective actions are closed.
• Monitor compliance with Saudi occupational health and safety regulations, Civil Defense requirements, and relevant HSE standards.
• Prepare periodic HSE performance reports highlighting inspection findings, incidents, recurring hazards, compliance gaps, and recommended improvement measures.
• Coordinate with site management, maintenance teams, contractors, and relevant authorities to resolve HSE issues and promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication

Reporting

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety

Job description

• Conduct routine site inspections across facilities and maintenance operations to identify unsafe conditions, hazardous activities, and violations of HSE procedures.
• Perform job hazard analyses and risk assessments for maintenance activities, including electrical works, work at height, confined space entry, hot work, and the use of tools and equipment.
• Monitor compliance with approved HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and safe work procedures across operational sites.
• Inspect fire extinguishers, firefighting equipment, emergency exits, evacuation routes, and other emergency safety provisions to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Monitor the safe use of personal protective equipment (PPE), machinery, tools, ladders, and other equipment used by maintenance teams and contractors.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site safety inductions, and targeted HSE awareness sessions for employees, technicians, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor contractor compliance with site-specific safety requirements and intervene when unsafe practices or serious safety violations are identified.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, including inspection checklists, risk assessments, incident reports, training records, corrective action logs, and safety statistics.
• Follow up on identified safety observations and non-conformities to ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed within agreed timelines.
• Monitor compliance with applicable Saudi occupational health and safety regulations, Civil Defense requirements, and relevant HSE standards.
• Prepare periodic HSE performance reports highlighting inspection findings, incidents, recurring hazards, compliance gaps, and recommended improvement measures.
• Coordinate with site management, maintenance teams, contractors, and relevant authorities to resolve HSE issues and promote a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in health and safety.
• Previous experience in a maintenance-driven environment.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and standards.
• Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA, CSP, or CIH are an advantage.
• Strong risk assessment, accident investigation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and time management skills.