Safety Manager

Abis Co; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Abis Co in Saudi Arabia seeks a Safety Manager to develop, implement, and oversee the project's health, safety and environment management system, ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with regulations and company HSE standards. You will lead Safety Supervisors and Officers, conduct risk assessments, investigations, audits, and training, reporting to project leadership.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in HSE on EPC/construction projects, a bachelor's in OH&S or related field, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in HSE management on EPC/construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in OH&S, Engineering or related field; NEBOSH/IOSH certification.
• Proven leadership and strong communication abilities in safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project HSE Management Plan.
• Supervise Safety Supervisors and Safety Officers.
• Conduct HSE risk assessments and ensure control measures.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with regulations, permits and procedures.
• Conduct site HSE audits, inspections and safety walkdowns.
• Coordinate HSE training, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Prepare and present HSE performance reports to management.
• Liaise with client HSE reps and regulators.
• Manage emergency response planning and drills.
• Promote a strong safety culture and review high-risk method statements.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Accountability

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occup. Health & Safety / related field

NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent certification

Job description

Job Summary:

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the project's health, safety, and environment (HSE) management system, ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with applicable regulations and company HSE standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the project HSE Management Plan. Supervise Safety Supervisors and Safety Officers across the project. Conduct HSE risk assessments and ensure control measures are implemented. Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management. Monitor compliance with HSE regulations, permits, and company procedures. Conduct site HSE audits, inspections, and safety walkdowns. Coordinate HSE training, inductions, and toolbox talk programs. Prepare and present HSE performance reports to project and senior management. Liaise with client HSE representatives and regulatory authorities. Manage emergency response planning and drills. Promote a strong safety culture and behavior-based safety programs across site. Review and approve method statements and risk assessments for high-risk activities.

Experience:

+12 years of experience in HSE management on EPC/construction projects, including supervisory/managerial experience.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field. NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent HSE certification.

Required Skills & Abilities:

1- Core Competencies:

• Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• Accountability
• Integrity

2- Technical Skills:

• HSE Management Systems (ISO 45001/14001)
• Risk Assessment & Job Hazard Analysis
• Incident Investigation Techniques
• HSE Regulatory Compliance
• Emergency Response Planning
• HSE Auditing & Reporting