Safety Officer (EHS)

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/Science Graduate (Occupational Health & Safety or Engineering field preferred).

• Professional:

• Mandatory:

  NEBOSH IGC or equivalent internationally recognized certification.

• Preferred:

  IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA 30-hour, First Aid/Firefighting Certification, Train-the-Trainer, Risk Assessment Certification.
• Computer literacy with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience:

  Minimum

  5 years in construction HSE

  , including at least

  3 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.