JOB PURPOSE
This position ensures compliance with occupational health, safety and environment (HSE) guidelines Advise on safety measures, conduct risk assessments, and enforce preventative measures. Their role involves promoting a safe workplace, providing training, and investigating incidents to improve overall safety.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Maintain safety and discipline across the assigned work areas.
- Develop, implement, and enforce effective measures to minimize risks associated with container terminal operations.
- Ensure strict adherence to regulations issued by the Port Authority and DP World HSE requirements.
- Oversee the induction process to confirm that safety training and protective equipment are provided to all new staff and visitors.
- Deliver periodic refresher training whenever required on safety standards and other safety aspects.
- Implement emergency response drills regularly as per the company schedule to ensure preparedness among the workforces.
- Conduct the required mandatory tasks during shifts in alignment with GHSE requirements, including but not limited to vessel inspections and compliance with GHSE Assessment Programs.
- Respond immediately to incident notifications, ensuring proper on-site management and escalation where required.
- Lead incident investigations during shifts through the designated committee, in alignment with the DP World Incident Management Standard.
- Carry out random audits and inspections to monitor compliance with HSE policies and procedures.
- Conduct formal risk assessments, define controls, and develop or update SOPs to mitigate operational risks.
- Closely monitor high-risk operational areas to ensure consistent adherence to SOPs and take necessary corrective actions as required.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the Safety and Environmental Management System.
- Prepare and submit the required reports on the safety status and related safety matters.
- Participate in and lead emergency situations when required, including but not limited to leakage and spillage incidents.
- Oversee and ensure proper implementation of the Work Permit system, verifying compliance with GHSE requirements before, during, and after task execution.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Education: Bachelor's degree/graduate in any engineering/sciences discipline
- HSE courses (e.g. NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, Industrial Safety Diploma)
- Experience in Port monitoring and safety Preferable: 2 years or more
- Experience in Safety Monitoring and training
- Preferable experience in heavy engineering industry as a safety officer
