Safety Officer

Job Summary

The Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental management system (HSE-MS) and regulations at the area of his assignment across all site activities. Duties include conducting risk assessments, enforcing safety policies and HSE procedures, inspecting work areas, delivering safety talks, equipment inspection, participating in HSE audits, walkthrough, campaigns and incident investigation. Capable to write site inspection reports and periodic HSE statistics reports as per requirements. The role requires proactive knowledge in safety culture and works closely with site teams to ensure safe, efficient, and regulation-compliant project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Science
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in HSE roles, preferably within construction, oil & gas, or engineering environments.
• Must have two or more HSE and/or ISO certifications.
• Proficient in HSE management systems, risk assessment, site inspections, incident investigation, and reporting.
• Demonstrates strong communication, observation, attention to detail, and the ability to engage effectively with site teams to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Must be available in Kuwait with valid transferrable visa

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce HSE compliance across all project activities, ensuring that work is carried out in line with project regulations, company policies, and industry safety standards.
• Conduct routine site inspections, equipment inspections and risk assessments to identify unsafe conditions, practices, or equipment, and recommend effective control measures to mitigate risks.
• Implement, and maintain safety programs and emergency response plans, ensuring that all personnel are aware of safety protocols and know how to act in case of emergencies.
• Deliver safety talks, inductions, and toolbox talks to employees, contractors, and visitors to promote awareness and understanding of site-specific hazards and safe work practices.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions, prepare detailed reports, analyze root causes, and coordinate the implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of safety audits, inspections, training sessions, incident reports, permits, and compliance checklists to support regulatory reporting and internal reviews.
• Collaborate with project manager, construction manager, engineers, contractors, and consultants and clients to integrate safety into all aspects of project planning and execution, ensuring a culture of continuous safety improvement.

Job ID: NP5068 Safety Officer

How to Apply

Send your updated CV along with the supporting documents to careers@enshaat.com for initial assessment.

About us

Enshaat Al-Sayer General Trading and Contracting Company is a Kuwait-based Engineering, Construction and Contracting firm that has been operating for over 27 years. We are committed to providing professional services and maintenance, catering to both the governmental and private sectors in a wide range of fields. Our expertise ranges from MEP to civil engineering, and the oil and gas industry, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process, and post-maintenance thereafter.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person