Job Purpose:
Creating, enacting, and updating job safety programs for employees that encompasses government health and safety regulations as well as company standards for safety in the workplace. Ensures all site staff are following established policies and safety regulations to help create safer office & construction site. Conducting safety audits, site inspections and training employees on the importance of health and safety on the job.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Review and update policies in line with legislation and government requirements.
- Implement and maintain OSHMS to ensure safety awareness and compliance.
- Inspect sites/factories, conduct risk assessments, and address non-conformities.
- Oversee installations, maintenance, and safe disposal of substances.
- Advise management on injury prevention, public safety, legal compliance, PPE, hazards, housekeeping, and first aid.
- Maintain safety documentation, certificates, memos, and project HSE plans.
- Coordinate with Dubai Civil Defence & Municipality for approvals, renewals, and shipments.
- Conduct testing, stop unsafe acts, and investigate incidents/claims.
- Monitor site activities per HSE plan, lead orientations, trainings, audits, and inspections.
- Prepare daily safety reports and maintain project documentation for accident prevention.
- Standardize HSE practices and develop risk-control strategies.
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and safeguard organizational interests.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Occupational Safety.
- Certificates such as NEBOSH, IOSH, knowledge in Scaffolding erection, dismantling and inspection, First Aid, Fire Warden, Environmental training, Ergonomics, Rescue Training
- Valid UAE driving license
Years of Experience:
- At least 5 years experience in the construction field, preferably in the UAE and the Gulf region
