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Safety Officer for Operations and Maintenance

On-site Full-time

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Qualifications

You're a Great Fit if You Have3-5 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), particularly within O&M, utilities, process plants, or industrial O&M sectors. Experience working in culturally diverse settings across the Middle East. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (preferred). High School Diploma (essential). NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. KHDA OHS-related certification. Additional HSE certifications (e.g., OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, Fire Safety, Confined Space Entry) are advantageous. Practical knowledge of PTW, LOTO, confined spaces, H2S, ATEX, electrical safety, and chemical hazards. Ability to produce basic reports and proficiently use Excel and Word. Fit for work in industrial environments and capable of participating in shift-based operations.

About the job

What You'll Drive

  • Ensure a constant on-site presence to oversee and guarantee the safe execution of daily Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities.
  • Facilitate the Permit to Work (PTW) process for maintenance and high-risk tasks, ensuring all permits are valid, complete, and compliant with safety standards.
  • Verify isolation points, lockout devices, and energy control measures in alignment with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Confirm that hot work, confined space, electrical, chemical, working at height, and excavation permits adhere to required safety protocols.
  • Identify unsafe actions, conditions, and operational deviations; ensure prompt corrections and follow-ups.
  • Conduct toolbox talks, pre-task briefings, and awareness sessions focused on specific O&M hazards.
  • Deliver bilingual Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training to boost worker understanding and engagement.
  • Assist in incident and near-miss reporting, ensuring accurate data collection from the field.
  • Participate in initial investigation phases and escalate incidents following internal and client protocols.
  • Support the onboarding and induction process for new staff and contractors, emphasizing O&M process safety and site-specific hazards.
  • Maintain essential OHS documentation, including inspection records, equipment registers, safety logs, and training attendance records.
  • Monitor the proper handling, transfer, and storage of chemicals, and verify the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in chemical areas, ensuring compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) requirements.
  • Adhere to local regulatory and client-specific OHS instructions, contributing to plant-wide assessments and independent safety surveys.
  • Assist in the development and review of Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and task-based risk assessments.
  • Promptly escalate safety concerns and ensure follow-through until resolution.
  • Support the execution of emergency drills, inspections of emergency equipment, and preparedness for chemical spills, gas releases, electrical faults, or process disturbances.
  • Maintain basic safety reporting using Word, Excel, and plant reporting tools.
  • Generate concise field reports, observation notes, and inspection summaries.
  • This position reports directly to the BESIX O&M OHS Engineer.

About BESIX Group

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, stands as the largest Belgian construction firm operating in the Middle East. Combining the efforts of a highly skilled workforce with strategic planning and innovative technology, Six Construct tackles some of the most complex business challenges in the industry. This multi-services company is engaged in constructing commercial and residential buildings, sports and leisure facilities, infrastructure, and marine-related projects. Six Construct proudly boasts a substantial workforce on a global scale.

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