Safety Officer

Overview

Sultan Sanyur General Contracting Company specializes in contracting and construction services with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance standards. The organization prioritizes delivering high-quality projects while maintaining strict adherence to regulations and fostering a culture emphasizing safety and professionalism.

Position Summary

The Safety Officer role is a full-time, remote position tasked with supervising and supporting health, safety, and security practices across multiple projects and operational areas. Key duties include monitoring safety policy compliance, analyzing risk assessments and method statements, and advising teams on safe working practices. The role demands conducting remote safety audits and inspections, managing incident and near-miss reporting, and collaborating with on-site teams to investigate accidents thoroughly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote safety audits and inspections using available digital tools to ensure compliance.
• Review risk assessments and method statements and provide guidance on safe procedures to project teams.
• Track and analyze incident and near-miss reports to identify safety trends and areas for improvement.
• Coordinate accident investigations in conjunction with personnel present at project locations.
• Develop, update, and implement company safety guidelines and protocols.
• Support the planning and delivery of safety training programs and safety awareness sessions.
• Communicate regularly with dispersed project staff and management regarding safety performance and corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive safety performance reports aligned with occupational health and safety standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety and Occupational Health regulations and the ability to interpret and enforce these rules effectively.
• Proficiency in accident investigation techniques, including root-cause analysis and clear incident documentation.
• Awareness of security principles and risk management expertise to prevent threats to personnel, assets, and processes.
• Experience in preparing and delivering safety training sessions, orientations, and refreshers.
• Professional occupational health and safety certifications such as NEBOSH or OSHA are advantageous.
• Prior experience within construction or general contracting sectors and familiarity with remote safety monitoring technology preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with aptitude for independent work and collaboration with geographically spread teams.
• Educational background such as a diploma or degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health, Engineering, or an analogous discipline is considered a plus.