HSSE Officer

Al-Futtaim Automotive; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive firm in Jeddah is seeking an HSSE Officer to enforce health, safety, security, and environment regulations across its sites. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, NEBOSH certification, and a minimum of two years' experience in HSSE roles. Responsibilities include conducting site inspections, supporting audits, and organizing training sessions to ensure compliance with local laws. The firm values analytical thinking and effective teamwork in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Occupational Health or OSH Accredited Diploma.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent; valid OSH License required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in HSSE.
• Saudi National is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Support HSSE compliance audits and maintain hazard tracker.
• Manage security operations and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with local and federal HSSE requirements.
• Organize HSSE training, awareness campaigns, and drills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Conflict management

Leadership abilities

Excellent reporting

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Occupational Health

NEBOSH IGC or equivalent

Valid OSH License (Practitioner or Professional)

Certified in Fire Fighting, First Aid, and Security practices

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated HSSE Officer to enforce Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) regulations across our sites in Jeddah. This role ensures compliance with local laws while continuously assessing and improving existing processes to meet internal and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily site inspections, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions to reduce preventable incidents by 45%.
• Support HSSE compliance audits, maintaining the “Site Compliance & Hazard Tracker” with timely updates.
• Manage security operations, fire safety systems, and emergency preparedness to ensure personnel and asset safety.
• Maintain accurate HSSE documentation, records, and equipment inventories for all assigned sites.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all local and federal HSSE requirements, avoiding violations and penalties.
• Organize and support HSSE training, awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, and emergency drills.
• Collaborate with Government Relations to support licensing, permits, and regulatory inspections.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Health, or a related scientific field, or OSH Accredited Diploma.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent; valid OSH License (Practitioner or Professional).
• Certified in Fire Fighting, First Aid, and Security practices.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in HSSE roles.
• Saudi National.

Skills & Competencies:

• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Effective team player with conflict management and leadership abilities.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and safety management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in English (read/write/speak) and Arabic (for government communications).

About Al-Futtaim Automotive

A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.

We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.

We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.

What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.