Safety Officer

Role Purpose

To promote the prevention of injuries to personnel, damage to facilities, materials and equipment in order to achieve a safe and healthy working environment within the Companies areas of operations and activities.

DUTIES PREFORMED

Operations

• Conduct JSA, Tool Box Talks and has knowledge in understanding Safety Inspections, Checklists and Work Permit Systems.
• Write Reports.
• Implement Health, Safety & Environmental Program. 
• Impart training to construction staff.
• Prepare Hazard Identification Plan/Activity Hazard Analysis. 
• Implement safety matters for Building & Civils and Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Projects. 
• Create awareness of safety among the construction staff and workforce. 
• Identify, evaluate and control safety, health, and environmental hazards. 
• Conduct daily safety inspections and monitor safety performance. 
• Prepare and implement procedures and plans. Example; excavation, confined space entry, working at height, fire protection, medical services, emergency, evacuation, etc. 
• Compile accident statistics. 
• Implementation of the use of personal protective safety equipment (PPE) within the workforce. 
• Investigate incidents/accidents and take remedial measures to avoid recurrences. 
• Attend project safety meetings and present reports.
• Monitor and modify safety techniques to achieve zero injuries, zero accidents, and zero accidents. 
• Inspect the work site daily and correct unsafe methods and conditions. 
• Keep a record daily and report to the Safety Manager / Supervisor when necessary. 
• Carry out site surveys and inspections to see that only safe work methods are in operation, health and safety requirements are being observed. 
• Welfare and first aid facilities are adequate and properly maintained. 
• Determine the cause of any accidental occurrence and recommend measures to prevent recurrences. 
• Suggest ways to prevent injury to personnel, damage to site facility or equipment, and fires. 
• Implement Safety procedures.
• Stop works in the event of unsafe acts or conditions.
• Conduct regular Risk Assessments for tasks.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to workforce and staff in regards to Safe Work practices and requirements. 
• Attend and pass Client interviews.
• Continually improve personal knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environmental issues.
• Coordinate with project personnel as directed by the Safety Manager.
• Report Safety issues through the established project communication protocol.
• Inspection of Camp accommodation as directed by Supervision.

Policies, Processes, and Procedures

• Follow all relevant department’s policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems processes and practices taking into account leading practices, improvement of business processes, cost reduction, and productivity improvement
• Promote the implementation and adherence to policies, processes, and operating procedures to others within Nesma and Partners

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Comply with all relevant safety, health, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
• Participate in incident and accident investigations as required in line with agreed safety, health, and environment policies, procedures, and controls
• Report on changes within Nesma and Partners that impact relevant safety, health, and environment all management policies, procedures, and controls

Necessary Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar capacity.
• Should have a diploma in Safety (NEBOSH, OSHA… are not considered as a diploma)
• Should be registered in the SCE "Saudi Council of Engineers"
• English language skills 
• Computer literate