Field Safety Officer

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established client in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Field Safety Officer for engineering design and construction projects. Responsibilities include assessing contractor compliance with safety regulations, conducting safety trainings, and performing site inspections. Candidates should hold a relevant 3-year degree and NEBOSCH certification; additional accreditations like OSHAC/SHE/SHEQ are a plus. This position offers relocation and additional benefits, ensuring a comprehensive approach to workplace safety in high-value projects.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Accommodation provided

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• NEBOSCH certification is required.
• OSHAC/SHE/SHEQ Accreditations are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and report on contractor compliance with safety requirements.
• Conduct preconstruction safety meetings.
• Track Key Performance Indicators for safety improvements.
• Develop and conduct safety training.
• Provide advice for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions in the workplace.
• Conduct site inspections to audit safety practices.

Skills

Safety training development

Regulatory compliance consultation

Hazard identification and evaluation

Site inspections and audits

KPIs analysis for performance improvement

Education

Relevant 3 year degree

Job description

Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional benefits apply.

A trusted and well established client of ours in The Middle East is seeking an experienced Field Safety Officer who will be involved in the engineering design, procurement and construction projects of various sizes, types and complexity of small, medium to multi-billion dollar mega size projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess and report contractor compliance with the companies Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Conduct preconstruction job explanation and kick-off meetings to explain construction execution safety requirements per contract scope.
• Track and analyze Key Performance Indicators for performance improvement opportunities.
• Develop and conduct safety training.
• Provide advice and consultation to department staff to assist them in maintaining a safe working environment in compliance with environmental/safety regulations, standards and practices.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace. Undertake surveys to identify and evaluate occupational health, safety and environmental conditions.
• Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
• Perform construction site and/or area safety inspections of department facilities and operations.
• Perform job site safety compliance inspections, including hazard analyses and safe work procedures, and prepare written reports and recommendations.
• Develop controls for identified hazards.
• Coordinate the implementation of controls from results of hazard analyses.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate work place incidents and injuries.
• Prepare safety orientations, safety training and job site inspection procedures. Direct or assist in the development of specialized education and training materials. Conduct specialized safety and environmental training programs to communicate hazard control information.

Requirements:

• Relevant 3 year degree
• NEBOSCH
• OSHAC/SHE/SHEQ Accreditations are advantageous