Safety Officer (Saudi Nationals)

الشركة السعودية لمعدات الديزل المحدودة; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy equipment distributor in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced safety management professional to establish and coordinate the Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and relevant safety certifications, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a positive health and safety culture. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience working with and leading a Safety Management System.
• Safety related skills, training and certification in safety management e.g., OSHA, IOSH, NVQ or NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate the development and implementation of Safety Management System.
• Train and educate staff in the requirements of OHSMS 45001 and SDEC SOPs.
• Ensure compliance to customer Contract/Project requirements and OHSMS programs.
• Prepare safety related reports and perform job and risk hazard analysis.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations and report to management.

Skills

Safety management skills

Fluent in English

Education

Diploma level or better

Job description

SDEC is one of the leading equipment distributors and custom industrial equipment solution provider. SDEC has a dynamic portfolio of products which is determined by the needs of our customers. SDEC culture is characterized by high customer orientation with a long-term view of relationships. As a national distributor for some of the leading heavy equipment brands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with an ever-growing customer base, we are expanding the Heavy Equipment Service operations across the Kingdom.

Job Purpose

• Objective is to establish Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) and related Objectives, Targets and Goals which satisfy or exceed SDEC and Client Safety Management Requirements and ultimately achieves zero Accident and Injury and Continually Improves the OHSMS.
• Comply, implement and continual improvement with SDEC OH&S SOPs.
• Ensure the OHSMS is maintained, system remains effective to a degree that no major deficiencies and or non‑conformance are reported by external assessors or auditors.

Main Responsibilities

• To assist and under the guidance and direction of QA/QC Country Manager, coordinate the development and implementation of organisationwide Safety Management System (SMS).
• Train and educate staff in the requirements of OHSMS 45001 and SDEC SOPs.
• Assure compliance to customer Contract/Project requirements and OHSMS programs, ensure inspections and plans are applied effectively and documented.
• Resolve non‑conformance or conflict in a timely manner, agree corrective and preventive action and propose methods for improvement.
• Coordinate and provide OHSMS that collects and evaluates H&S related data, from both internal and external sources.
• Prepare safety related reports (Incident Reports, Near misses, Hazard identification and risks assessment, etc.) concisely and in a timely manner; perform job and risk hazard analysis, report and follow up the same.
• Perform and coordinate audit and inspection including periodic on‑site evaluations and checks of the OHSMS.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations, report the same to management.
• Ensure compliance to fire prevention systems and first aid requirements; conduct periodic emergency evacuation drills.
• Assure compliance to legal requirements, other requirements and local regulations for health and safety, monitor and advise change.
• Control and organise documents/data & filing, create and maintain database and schedules.
• Assignment of other related duties as required from time to time by Department Manager.
• Support the delivery of safety training, awareness sessions, safety inductions and orientations as required.
• Recognise and embrace positive behaviours and practices.
• Promote and encourage positive behaviours in support of the achievement of a positive health & safety culture.
• Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications And Relevant Certifications

• Diploma level or better.
• Safety related skills, training and certification in safety management e.g., OSHA, IOSH, NVQ or NEBOSH.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience working with and leading a Safety Management System.
• Fluent in English language both verbal and written.