Road Safety Coordinator

Position: Road Safety Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Road Transport Safety Management System (RTSMS) in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Monitor and control all project vehicle movements, ensuring compliance with approved journey management procedures.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and verify compliance with project and client standards before mobilization.
• Ensure all drivers possess valid licenses, required certifications, and client approvals.
• Conduct defensive driving assessments and monitor driver competency.
• Coordinate and implement Journey Management Plans (JMP) for personnel and material transportation activities.
• Monitor driver behavior, including speed limits, seat belt usage, fatigue management, and adherence to traffic rules.
• Review and maintain records related to vehicle inspections, driver qualifications, permits, and transportation documentation.
• Carry out regular road safety audits, inspections, and spot checks on project vehicles and drivers.
• Investigate road traffic incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, and prepare detailed investigation reports with corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with client road safety requirements, ADNOC standards, and applicable UAE traffic regulations.
• Organize and deliver road safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns for drivers and employees.
• Coordinate with transport supervisors, logistics teams, and HSE personnel to improve transportation safety performance.
• Monitor vehicle tracking systems (GPS/IVMS) and analyze driver performance reports.
• Ensure effective implementation of fatigue management and emergency response procedures related to transportation activities.
• Participate in HSE meetings, audits, and client inspections as required.
• Prepare and submit periodic road safety reports, statistics, and KPIs to management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Safety, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Road Safety Coordinator/Supervisor in Oil & Gas, EPC, or Industrial Construction projects.
• Experience working on major Oil & Gas projects and shutdown/turnaround activities is preferred.
• Knowledge of ADNOC Road Safety Standards is an added advantage.

Mandatory Requirements

• Valid UAE Driving License.
• Certification in Defensive Driving or Road Safety Management preferred.
• NEBOSH IGC/IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent HSE qualification preferred.
• Good knowledge of Journey Management Systems, IVMS, and fleet safety requirements.
• Familiarity with UAE Traffic Laws and client-specific transportation safety standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Road Transport Safety Management Systems.
• Excellent incident investigation and reporting skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and report preparation.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a multicultural environment.
• Good understanding of HSE regulations, risk assessment, and safe work practices.