Safety Officer / Safety Supervisor

Overview

Takamul Project Management is recruiting an experienced Safety Officer / Safety Supervisor to join an industrial construction project in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. This position is responsible for ensuring Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance by applying company policies, client standards, and relevant Saudi regulations. The role demands active supervision at the site while fostering a strong safety culture throughout the project.

Core Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and safe work operations on site.
• Carry out regular site audits to detect unsafe practices or hazards and propose corrective measures.
• Conduct Risk Assessments (RA), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and hazard identifications before work commences.
• Oversee strict compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) systems and client-specific safety protocols.
• Lead daily safety meetings including toolbox talks, briefings, and safety inductions for all personnel on site.
• Enforce appropriate PPE usage and confirm that safe working processes are followed.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; create detailed reports highlighting corrective and preventive steps.
• Maintain comprehensive HSE documentation including inspection sheets, incident logs, training records, and regulatory paperwork.
• Organize emergency preparedness activities such as drills and evacuation procedures.
• Assist with both internal and external HSE audits and ensure findings are promptly resolved.
• Collaborate with project management, clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies on all HSE-related matters.
• Encourage ongoing awareness and proactive safety practices across the project workforce.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field is required.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is obligatory; OSHA 30-hour certification and First Aid credentials are advantageous.
• Between 3 to 5 years of relevant HSE experience, especially in industrial construction projects, is mandatory.
• Experience in industrial or EPC projects is highly favored; familiarity with the Jubail Industrial City is considered beneficial.

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of Saudi Arabian HSE regulations and international safety standards.
• Proficiency in implementing Permit to Work (PTW) systems, conducting Risk Assessments (RA), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and thorough incident investigations with root cause analysis.
• Expertise in emergency preparedness, PPE compliance, hazard identification, and HSE documentation.
• Experience monitoring safety inspections and compliance, including familiarity with standards from Saudi Aramco, SABIC, or Royal Commission Jubail is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills to manage safety teams effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to convey safety information clearly.
• Competence in report preparation and record keeping.
• Good observation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic construction environment.
• Team-oriented approach with proactive promotion of safety culture.

Preferred Certifications

• IOSH Managing Safely
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
• First Aid certification
• Fire Warden or Fire Marshal qualifications
• Confined Space, Working at Heights, Scaffolding Safety trainings
• Defensive Driving, if relevant

Additional Information

• Position is located onsite in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
• Immediate joining is preferred for the ideal candidate.