Quality & Safety Engineer

EFS; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Quality & Safety Engineer. The role involves developing and maintaining quality, health, safety, and environmental policies while ensuring compliance with local and international standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant roles and hold certifications such as OSHA or NEBOSH. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with a proactive approach to safety and risk management.

Qualifications

• Saudi Nationality required as per client requirement.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Quality, Safety, or QHSE roles.
• Strong understanding of building safety and fire risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain QHSE policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Deliver safety training programs for employees.

Skills

Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) management systems

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

OSHA regulations

NEBOSH certification

ISO standards knowledge

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Certification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH)

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Quality & Safety Engineer to join our team and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) systems, ensuring full compliance with local and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality, health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, and incident investigations, and provide corrective action recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Deliver safety training and awareness programs for employees.
• Monitor and improve Quality Management and Occupational Health & Safety systems.
• Prepare periodic reports and present findings to management.
• Identify and manage facility-related risks, including buildings, fire safety, and environmental hazards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Saudi Nationality (Mandatory) – as per client requirement.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality, Safety, or QHSE roles (candidates with 10+ years of experience are highly preferred).
• Certification in Occupational Health & Safety such as: OSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent in Quality Management.
• Good knowledge of ISO 41001 (Facility Management) requirements.
• Strong understanding of building safety, fire risks, and environmental hazards.
• Proficient computer skills and strong reporting capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) management systems.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NEBOSH, and local HSE regulations.
• Understanding of ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 41001).
• Proficiency in quality improvement tools (Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to deliver safety training and awareness programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills (MS Office, reporting systems).
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail with a proactive and safety-focused mindset.