Safety Engineer

Overview

The Safety Engineer is responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) strategies designed to prevent accidents, safeguard personnel and assets, and uphold compliance with legal and organizational requirements. The role involves identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and fostering a robust safety culture throughout all operational and project activities. This position reports directly to the HSE Manager.

Key Duties

• Formulate, execute, and uphold HSE policies, procedures, and safety management frameworks.
• Conduct comprehensive risk evaluations, job hazard analyses (JHA), and facilitate HAZID/HAZOP sessions, proposing effective control measures.
• Carry out routine site inspections and audits, ensuring timely resolution of all outstanding corrective measures.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents to identify root causes and compile detailed reports.
• Manage issuance and supervision of safety permits such as permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space entry, and working-at-height regulations.
• Ensure adherence to pertinent regulations and standards including OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and local legislative requirements.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and training initiatives targeted at employees and subcontractors.
• Evaluate contractor safety plans and method statements, monitoring their onsite compliance and performance.
• Oversee emergency preparedness plans, lead regular safety drills, and verify readiness of firefighting and first-aid resources.
• Ensure proper use and availability of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Monitor and report on safety key performance indicators such as Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR), and closure rates of safety inspections.
• Support environmental stewardship activities, waste management procedures, and occupational health programs.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate HSE records, registers, and documentation in preparation for audits.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a closely related discipline.
• Between 3 to 6 years of experience in HSE roles, preferably within construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, or facilities management.
• Strong preference for professional certifications like NEBOSH, OSHA 30, IOSH, or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Training certifications in first aid, firefighting, and incident investigation are desirable.

Competencies and Skills

• In-depth knowledge of occupational safety regulations, risk management, and incident investigation methodologies.
• Capability to recognize hazards and communicate corrective actions clearly and effectively.
• Proficient in report composition, presentation delivery, and conducting safety training sessions.
• Familiarity with ISO-based management systems and auditing techniques.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office Suite and HSE reporting software/tools.
• Strong leadership qualities, persuasive influence, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Fluent in English communication; Arabic language skills are advantageous.