Safety Officer

Role Overview

Al Shuwayer Group of Companies is looking for a Safety Officer to support workplace health and safety in Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on ensuring safe operations, maintaining compliance with legal and company standards, and strengthening prevention measures across the worksite.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and put into practice workplace health and safety plans in line with legal requirements.
• Guide the Safety Manager on compliance gaps and preventive actions.
• Prepare reports and help draft relevant safety policies.
• Track and report on safety awareness, incidents, concerns, and related statistics.
• Carry out safety inspections and surveys, document findings, recommend corrective or preventive actions, and verify that follow-up actions are completed.
• Check employee practices and site operations to ensure rules, policies, and legal obligations are being followed.
• Organize and deliver safety training for employees at the worksite.
• Spot hazards in facilities, equipment, and machinery, then take action to reduce or remove them.
• Review drawings and specifications for new equipment and machinery to confirm safety standards are met.

Competencies

• Strong understanding of safety regulations and standards.
• Capability in risk assessment and risk control.
• Training and instructional ability.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Ability to plan for emergency response.

Professional Skills

• Hazard identification and mitigation.
• Risk evaluation.
• Emergency preparedness.
• Accident investigation.
• Clear report drafting.

Experience

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience working as a safety officer in the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

A Diploma in Health and Safety, a related technical diploma, or an equivalent qualification is required.

Certifications

Preferred professional certificates include NEBOSH, OSHA, and Kawader.