• Conduct regular safety inspections across production, blending, filling, packaging, warehouse, maintenance, loading/unloading and other operational areas.
• Identify workplace hazards, unsafe acts and unsafe conditions, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and maintain Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis and other relevant safety assessments.
• Ensure employees, contractors and visitors comply with company safety procedures, PPE requirements and safe-working practices.
• Monitor high-risk activities including machinery operation, maintenance, electrical work, lifting activities, work at height and loading/unloading.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, transfer and disposal of base oils, additives, lubricants, chemicals, hazardous materials and industrial waste, including proper SDS/MSDS availability, labelling and segregation.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks and HSE awareness sessions for employees and contractors.
• Inspect PPE, firefighting equipment, emergency exits, eyewash stations, spill kits and other safety equipment to ensure they are available and serviceable.
• Support emergency preparedness activities including fire drills, evacuation drills and oil/chemical spill-response exercises.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, support root-cause analysis and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor warehouse and factory-floor safety, including material stacking, storage racks, forklift movement, pedestrian routes, machine guarding and housekeeping.
• Maintain accurate HSE records including inspections, incidents, training, risk assessments, toolbox talks and corrective-action reports.
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety and ISO 14001 Environmental Management requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality and other departments to promote safe working practices.
• Immediately escalate serious safety violations or dangerous conditions to Management and stop any activity presenting an immediate and serious risk to people, property or the environment.
• Encourage a strong safety culture where employees actively report hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related field.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent recognized HSE qualification.
• IOSH, First Aid, Fire Safety or other relevant certifications will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5–6 years of experience as a Safety Officer in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in lubricants, chemicals, oil & gas, petrochemicals, blending or related manufacturing industries is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, chemical safety, SDS/MSDS, spill prevention and emergency response.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Good understanding of factory, warehouse, machinery, forklift, material-handling and loading/unloading safety.
• Knowledge of applicable UAE and Sharjah occupational health, safety and environmental requirements is preferred.
• Ability to conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks and awareness training for a multicultural workforce.
• Strong observation, communication, reporting, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to work actively on the factory floor.
• If you have the relevant experience and are interested in joining a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would be glad to hear from you.