Health & Safety Officer

Company Overview:

Our client, a well-established construction company based in Kuwait, is expanding its operations into KSA. They are seeking a motivated and experienced Health and Safety Officer for their MEP, and Fit-Out projects in Dammam Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities & Role:

• Report and present safety-related status and issues to the EH&S team and business groups.
• Develop and/or implement programs to minimize risk to employees, customers, and the environment.
• Gather EH&S information and evaluate results.
• Participate in compliance evaluation of programs, and facilities per company and governmental requirements.
• Participate in the evaluation and analysis of concept and feasibility studies.
• Investigate accidents and specify corrective action programs/measures/plans.
• Evaluate and specify work methods, design requirements, procedures, and policies.
• Administer EH&S safety training programs.
• Participate in compliance evaluation of products, and material, and conduct the necessary tests on them.
• The use of NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, and other investigation and assessment methods.
• Evaluate products submitted for testing for quality/safety issues.
• Prepare a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards/specifications, and providing direction to techs as required.
• Evaluate test results data.
• Prepare verbal and written communication to internal and external clients, regarding administrative and technical issues, with direction.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Safety, Construction, Environmental Engineering, or any similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Health, Safety and Environment.
• Knowledgeable in understanding EHS standards and policies.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, codes, and standards in their EH&S discipline.
• Solid working knowledge and experience in NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, and other regulations and standards.
• Demonstrate an expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline with minimal supervision.
• Explain complex information to others in a straightforward manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients.