OHS specialist at SGS

Central District, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Inspections, Training Delivery, Fire Safety, Safety Culture Promotion, Compliance Monitoring, Record Keeping, Emergency Planning, OHS Legislation, ISO Standards, Contractor Management, Local Authority Regulations, Incident Reporting, Collaboration, Safety Campaigns, Safety Workshops

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability. Job Description Ensure day to day activities of the contactors are carried out in accordance with the UAEU’s policy Deliver occupational health and safety (OHS) awareness sessions and task specific training for staff, faculty, students, and contractors (e.g., fire safety, confine space,). Promote a proactive safety culture through campaigns, workshops, and awareness events. Participate in regular joint safety inspections across all university buildings, facilities, equipment, and campus grounds. Support collaborative efforts to monitor the condition, maintenance, and readiness of fire safety systems, such as extinguishers, alarms, and sprinkler systems. Assist in coordinating with third-party service providers to ensure compliance with campus safety standards during construction and maintenance projects. Support maintains organized records of training sessions, safety inspections, incident reports, and safety-related meetings. Participate in university safety and emergency planning committees, as required. Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly OHS performance reports for submission to the OHS Manager. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Contractor Management or a related discipline (equivalency preferred). Minimum 5-10 years of experience in Health & Safety, including at least 3 years worked in UAE. Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, ISO standards (ISO 45001), and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with Ministry of Education (MOE) guidelines, ADOSH codes, Civil Defence codes and other relevant local authority regulations. IOSH, NEBOSH qualification.

Responsibilities

Ensure day-to-day activities of contractors align with safety policies and deliver OHS training sessions. Participate in safety inspections and support compliance with safety standards across university facilities.