HSE / Safety Officer

Safety Officer (Nebosh IGC)

Candidates with prior Saudi or GCC experience strongly preferred. 

Project Type:

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement all 

  Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

   requirements in line with Company Policy, Client-approved Loss Prevention Plan (LPP), contract obligations, and local regulatory standards.
• Support the 

  coaching, mentoring, and implementation

   of project-specific EHS programs across site teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct 

  regular audits, inspections, and compliance checks

   to verify effective implementation of the EHS Management Plan, updating it as per evolving project needs and risks.
• Ensure 

  adequate deployment of safety staff, first-aid coverage, firefighting resources, and emergency equipment

   on site.
• Assist in the 

  investigation of incidents/near-misses

   to determine root causes and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a 

  Zero Harm culture

   and risk-free work environment across all site activities.
• Report any 

  unsafe act, unsafe condition, or EHS violation

   immediately to the HSE Manager/Construction Manager.
• Review, prepare, and present 

  EHS documentation, reports, permits, and method statements

   for client/consultant approval.
• Ensure project-specific 

  legal and client EHS obligations

   are understood and complied with by Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Organize and lead 

  regular EHS meetings, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions

   to highlight key risks, lessons learned, and safe work practices.
• Verify the 

  certification and competency

   of scaffolders, lifting personnel, riggers, crane operators, and other critical trades.
• Implement 

  hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA/JHA)

   for substation construction, OHTL erection, excavation, lifting operations, confined space entry, and working at heights.
• Ensure the availability and periodic testing of the 

  Emergency Response Plan

  , including fire drills, rescue plans for working at height, and electrical accident scenarios.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure compliance with the Company’s 

  EHS standards and contractual obligations

  .
• Promote initiatives and motivation programs to enhance 

  EHS awareness and behavioral safety culture

  .
• Deliver or coordinate 

  mandatory and job-specific EHS training programs

   for workers and staff.
• Develop and track 

  EHS objectives, KPIs, and performance indicators

  , ensuring continuous improvement.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with 

  PPE standards, electrical safety protocols, and permit-to-work (PTW) systems

   for all high-risk activities.

Qualifications:

• Academic:

   Diploma in Engineering (Occupational Health & Safety or Engineering field preferred).

• Mandatory:

   NEBOSH IGC or equivalent internationally recognized certification.

• Experience:

   Minimum 7 years in construction HSE, including at least 5 years in electrical substations and/or OHTL projects with multinational/large-scale organizations.

• Added Advantage:

   Approval from authorities such as SEC/NG/ARAMCO/NEOM or equivalent international clients. 

NOTE: This Job is based in KSA