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Safety officer

Sika
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

To ensure safe work practices across the site by conducting inspections, identifying hazards, coordinating corrective actions, supporting risk assessments, facilitating safety trainings, and ensuring compliance with the permit-to-work system.

A. Site Inspections & Hazard Identification

  • Conduct daily HSE inspections in work areas, warehouses, and operational zones.
  • Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and line-of-fire hazards.
  • Raise safety observations and log them officially.
  • Follow up with concerned departments until closure of observations.

B. Coordination & Corrective Actions

  • Work closely with supervisors, technicians, and Managers to develop practical solutions for safety issues.
  • Coordinate the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Track completion of actions and prepare status reports.

C. Risk Assessment

  • Participate in HIRA, and activity-based risk assessments.
  • Assist in updating risk assessments when new equipment, processes, or activities are introduced.

D. Incident Investigation

  • Take part in incident/near-miss investigations.
  • Support root cause analysis and assist in drafting investigation reports.
  • Ensure corrective actions from investigations are implemented effectively.

E. Training & Communication

  • Conduct toolbox talks (TBT)
  • Deliver safety awareness topics such as PPE use, manual handling, material handling, line-of-fire, etc.
  • Assist in safety inductions for new employees and contractors.

F. Permit-to-Work (PTW) System

  • Issue and monitor permits such as:
    • Hot work, working at height, Confined space entry, Electrical isolation, Lifting operations
    • Ensure all permits comply with safety requirements and pre-checks.

G. Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare daily/weekly HSE reports.
  • Maintain checklists, inspection sheets, PTW records, and training logs.
  • Assist in preparing monthly HSE performance summaries.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

  • Any Certificate or Diploma in Safety /occupational Health or equivalent with relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of HSE regulations and industrial safety standards.
  • Knowledge of PTW system, risk assessments, and investigation process.
  • Computer proficiency: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), basic reporting tools.

Language Skills

  • English (mandatory)
  • Hindi (mandatory)
  • Arabic language is a plus.

Soft Skills

  • Good communication and coordination skills.
  • Ability to influence teams and promote safe behaviour.

Attention to detail and strong observation skills.

Additional Information

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.