Safety Officer

Zohorecruit; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisco Jobs, on behalf of a client in Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to join immediately on a transfer basis. The role requires strong HSE expertise and the ability to implement safety policies onsite. Responsibilities include inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and ensuring PPE usage, with NEBOSH/IOSH preferred. 2–5 years of experience and a safety diploma are typical.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant safety/HSE experience.
• Diploma or degree in Safety, OH&S, Engineering, or related field.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace safety inspections and identify hazards.
• Implement and monitor health and safety procedures.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend controls.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and site requirements.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports.
• Monitor PPE use and safe practices.
• Conduct safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Maintain safety records and corrective-action documentation.

Skills

Safety Management

Risk Assessment

HSE Compliance

Safety Inspections

Incident Investigation

PPE & Safety Procedures

Education

Diploma/Degree in Safety or OH&S

NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent

Job description

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

We are Sisco Jobs, a recruitment consultancy based in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. We are hiring on behalf of our client for the position of Safety Officer in Saudi Arabia . Our client is seeking an experienced safety professional who can join immediately on a transfer basis. Candidates with relevant experience in the same field are encouraged to apply early as the requirement is urgent and only one position is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
• Implement and monitor occupational health and safety procedures.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety policies, procedures, and site requirements.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses and prepare reports.
• Monitor proper use of PPE and safe working practices.
• Conduct safety briefings, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, and corrective-action documentation.

Required Skills

• Safety Management — Apply workplace safety procedures and controls.
• Risk Assessment — Identify hazards and recommend mitigation measures.
• HSE Compliance — Monitor adherence to safety requirements.
• Safety Inspections — Conduct regular workplace/site inspections.
• Incident Investigation — Support investigation and reporting of incidents.
• PPE & Safety Procedures — Ensure correct implementation of protective measures.

Preferred Skills

• HSE/Safety certification
• Experience in a Saudi/GCC work environment
• Knowledge of relevant occupational safety standards

Work Experience Requirements

Candidates must have prior experience working as a Safety Officer or in a closely related safety/HSE role. Exact years of experience are not specified in the posting. Typical requirement for this role: 2–5 years of relevant experience .

Education

• Minimum: Diploma/Degree in Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field (typical)
• Preferred: NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent safety certification (typical)