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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Safety Officer with strong UAE/GCC experience in joinery, construction, manufacturing, or site installation. The candidate must have hands-on experience in workplace safety, site inspections, risk assessment, and coordinating outsourced manpower.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of the factory, workshop, warehouse, and project sites.
• Ensure compliance with UAE safety regulations, project HSE requirements, and company procedures.
• Conduct Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Method Statement reviews, and toolbox talks.
• Monitor workers, subcontractors, and outsourced manpower to ensure proper use of PPE and safe working practices.
• Coordinate with manpower outsourcing companies regarding safety requirements, worker mobilization, documentation, training, and compliance.
• Conduct safety inductions for new employees, subcontractors, and outsourced workers.
• Monitor high-risk activities including hot works, working at height, lifting operations, electrical works, power tools, and site installation activities.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safe storage of materials, tools, chemicals, and equipment.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and prepare reports with corrective actions.
• Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, training records, permits, and other safety documentation.
• Conduct emergency drills and ensure emergency procedures and equipment are properly maintained.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, Production, HR, and subcontractors on safety matters.
• Stop unsafe work when an immediate safety risk is identified and report the matter to management.
• Support internal and external HSE audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of relevant Safety/HSE experience in the UAE.
• Experience in joinery, construction, manufacturing, fit-out, or site installation is preferred.
• Proven experience handling outsourced manpower and manpower supply companies.
• NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, or equivalent HSE qualification preferred.