EH&S Officer

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate safety activities and prepare internal and external reports.
• Coordinate audits and reviews against company targets, including unannounced audits and reviews of supporting documentation.
• Develop and deliver EH&S training for operations engineers and supervisors at their sites.
• Provide technical assistance on periodic safety requirements.
• Train and support engineers and supervisors in accident investigations and hazard and risk detection; follow up on training and audit effectiveness.
• Comply with safety policies, applicable regulations, and company EH&S requirements, and recommend improved practices.
• Help ensure safe workplaces for office staff and field employees.
• Monitor safety communications, including regular toolbox talks, and ensure employees have properly certified tools.
• Conduct written risk assessments for new projects and as required.
• Monitor recognition and disciplinary actions and ensure external audit observations are addressed by deadlines.
• Ensure timely accident reporting and corrective and preventive action, and maintain organized safety records.

Minimum requirements

• At least five years of proven Safety Officer experience.
• NEBOSH IGC and IOSH Managing Safely certifications.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor / occupational health and safety management certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA and potentially hazardous materials or practices.
• First Aid and firefighting certifications.
• Experience writing health and safety reports and policies; familiarity with data analysis and statistical reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and attention-to-detail skills.
• A certificate in a health and safety field.
• A BSc/BA in safety management, engineering, or a relevant field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus.

Location

• The role is based at the Otis Elevator Company Saudi Arabia office in Makkah and includes safety responsibilities at operational sites.

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