Safety Officer

As a Safety Officer in the oil and gas industry, your primary responsibility is to ensure workplace safety through the implementation and management of health and safety programs. You will play a crucial role in conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and providing safety training to all employees. Below are the detailed responsibilities and qualifications for this role: Key Responsibilities: Risk Assessment and Management: Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures to minimize or eliminate them. Safety Program Development and Implementation: Develop and implement safety programs that comply with industry regulations and company policies. Safety Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance. Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and develop corrective actions. Safety Training and Education: Provide safety training to all employees, ensuring they are aware of potential hazards and necessary precautions. Policy and Procedure Development: Develop and enforce safety policies and procedures. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate safety records and documentation to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in safety practices and procedures. Emergency Preparedness: Lead in creating and testing emergency response plans. Working with Equipment: Inspect equipment and working conditions to identify any weak areas that must be strengthened. Familiar with safety equipment: Be familiar with multi-gas detectors like GT-402, MX-251, Multipro-biosystems, Crowcon-Tetra: 3, MSA Orion. Reporting: Maintain incident reporting systems and documentation. Qualifications and Skills: Education: A bachelor's degree in fields like occupational health and safety, environmental science, or a related engineering discipline is generally preferred. Experience: Industry experience, especially in safety-focused roles, is valuable. Knowledge: Strong knowledge of relevant safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices. Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential. Certifications: Certifications in areas like safety management, first aid, and CPR can be beneficial. Technical Skills: Proficiency in using safety equipment and software. This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule. As part of the application process, you will be asked about your experience in the Oil & Gas Industry. The work location is in person.,