About the Role
We are seeking a driven Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Officer to join our team in Abu Dhabi / Dubai. In this crucial position, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the health and safety of all team members across our delivery stations. Reporting to the Country WHS Manager, you will play a vital role in promoting a safe work environment and enhancing employee engagement.
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Responsibilities
- Lead site risk assessments for current and new activities.
- Establish site WHS training matrix.
- Implement site-specific WHS standards and guidelines.
- Execute site WHS objectives and programs.
- Promote a culture of safety among employees by providing daily WHS content during shift briefings and standup meetings.
- Conduct frequent site safety audits to identify non-compliance equipment and processes, collaborating with the Operations team to implement solutions that mitigate risks and prevent injuries.
- Carry out daily and weekly WHS audits, including GEMBA walks, area audits, and vehicle and driver inspections.
- Attend to incidents and occupational injury cases on site.
- Guide area managers on incident investigations, Gensuite documentation, and communication of lessons learned.
- Assist the Operations team with Gensuite follow-up sheets and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Audit record-keeping practices and ensure Gensuite entries comply with global WHS standards and local regulations.
- Manage the PPE inventory on site and coordinate with procurement for order placement.
- Ensure completion of basic firefighting and first aid training.
- Conduct daily Trailer Dock Release (TDR) inspections and communications.
- Monitor, closeout, and support the Daily Action Tracking System (ATS).
- Participate in site management safety walks, providing insight into unsafe acts and conditions to management.
- Provide daily updates to the Country WHS Manager on objective progress, incidents, and network actions.
- Prepare WHS committee meeting agendas, note minutes, and manage ATS creation.
- Review and sign off on daily Permit to Work, collaborating with operational and facilities teams.
- Lead WHS-related procurement and follow up on site.
- Prepare risk assessments and emergency response plans.
- Manage the preparation and execution of emergency drills, medi-evac drills, and maintain drill records.
- Establish and monitor the Heat Index.
- Provide support for site-specific requests and unplanned events or activities.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- NEBOSH IGC certification.
- Experience in the WHS field.
- Good communication skills in English.
- Valid UAE driving license and personal transportation.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- A driven individual who actively seeks self-development and growth.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, judgment, and customer focus skills.
- Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments with evolving situations, direction, and strategies.
- Experience as part of a team.
- Ability to analyze accident data, evaluate new processes, and assess machinery for potential safety concerns, including conducting job hazard and safety analyses.
- Background in emergency response; holds current First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Proficiency in data analysis and manipulation.
- Passion for safety.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a relevant Science discipline.
Our inclusive culture empowers all employees to deliver exceptional results for our customers. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and making decisions based on experience and skills. If you require workplace accommodation or adjustments during the application and hiring process, please reach out for assistance.
