Safety Officer - Construction

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Safety officer to join our Mira Construction team! Work format: On-site (Project Office, Construction Site).

Responsibilities

• Implement HSE Policy, HSE Plan, and HSE legislation and other requirements, monitor HSE performance, and HSE targets, and suggest measures for further improvement.
• Liaise with Safety Manager and Contractors for the improvement & implementation of Corporate HSE Management ethics.
• Monitor contractors to ensure the implementation of applicable Safety measures and best practices.
• Review and Monitor Contractors' monthly HSE inspections/reports.
• Conduct monthly Safety meetings, setting the target to achieve outstanding issues, prepare/submit the minutes to all concerned for follow-up.
• Review Emergency Preparedness and response, Permit to Work system, HSE meetings, HSE statistics & records of contractors according to Company requirements.
• Review Incident/Accident investigation reports from contractors, report & communicate the learning points, and monitor immediate action and follow up actions to minimise/prevent re occurrence.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or B. Sc. or equivalent degree in environmental/loss prevention or any relevant engineering disciplines from an accredited university.
• Recognised Health and Safety education, SARS card (training in UAE will be a plus) or NEBOSH/IOSH certificates.
• Trakhees card holder or desire to obtain it.
• At least 3+ years of construction supervision experience working as a Safety Officer.
• Recent experience in construction supervision.
• Preferably with experience in UAE and with a driving licence is an advantage.

Benefits

Competitive salary; Official UAE employment status; Comprehensive medical insurance coverage; Working schedule 6 days per week from Monday to Saturday and Sunday is off.