Health and Safety Officer

JOB PURPOSE To perform routine workplace HSE inspections, monitor compliance with approved safety procedures and controls, document hazards and observations, and promptly report and escalate unsafe conditions across assigned factories, warehouses, depots and other operational areas. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Conduct scheduled workplace safety inspections and report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and hazards. 2. Support hazard identification and risk assessments by gathering field information and checking implementation of approved controls. 3. Monitor application of HSE procedures, PPE requirements, housekeeping and safe work practices. 4. Check contractor activities and Permit-to-Work (PTW) compliance within assigned responsibilities; refer permit decisions to authorized personnel. 5. Report incidents and near misses promptly, preserve relevant factual information and assist assigned investigators. 6. Record inspection findings, assign follow-up to responsible parties through the approved process and verify implementation in the field. 7. Deliver or support toolbox talks, inductions and awareness activities as authorized. 8. Participate in emergency drills and report preparedness gaps. 9. Observe fire and life-safety conditions and report defects to the responsible HSE function. 10. Maintain accurate HSE checklists, records, observations and routine reports. 11. Encourage accurate hazard and near-miss reporting and communicate safety concerns respectfully. 12. Escalate imminent danger and significant non-compliance immediately in accordance with company procedures. ACTIVITIES 1. Conduct daily field walk-throughs of assigned work areas and record inspection results. 2. Check machine guarding, access routes, housekeeping, storage, material handling and PPE practices against approved requirements. 3. Observe high-risk work and confirm required controls and permits are in place; stop or escalate unsafe activity only within delegated authority. 4. Check contractor site practices and report deviations to the responsible supervisor or permit authority. 5. Attend pre-job briefings and toolbox talks and communicate site-specific hazards. 6. Support collection of incident facts, photographs and witness details as directed, without independently assigning root causes or disciplinary responsibility. 7. Update corrective-action tracking records and check field completion; flag recurring deficiencies for review. 8. Assist with emergency evacuation exercises, equipment access checks and assembly-point readiness. 9. Report apparent fire protection system defects and follow up assigned service requests with relevant teams. 10. Maintain inspection, training attendance, observation and permit-monitoring records. 11. Provide weekly field observations and unresolved risk updates to the assigned HSE Supervisor or Safety Manager. 12. Participate in site visits to warehouses, depots and staff accommodation when assigned. COMPETENCIES Functional: hazard recognition, basic risk controls, inspection, observation, incident reporting, PTW awareness and accurate documentation. Personal: integrity, attention to detail, communication, teamwork, willingness to learn and prompt escalation. Managerial: not applicable; this role has no direct-report or performance-management responsibility unless formally reclassified. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Based on agreed field-inspection quality, timeliness of reporting, escalation of significant hazards, accuracy of records and verified effectiveness of assigned follow-up; not on inspection or observation volume alone. KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 1. Relevant occupational safety qualification or training appropriate to assigned operations; exact requirements to be set by HR and the Safety Manager. 2. Working knowledge of basic hazard identification, PPE, fire safety, emergency response and company HSE procedures. 3. Ability to complete inspection checklists, prepare factual reports and use basic computer applications. 4. Arabic / English communication capability appropriate to workforce needs. COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to the assigned HSE Supervisor where the position exists, otherwise to the Safety Manager as defined by the approved organization chart. Coordinates with operational departments, employees and contractors; does not supervise HSE staff. FRAMEWORK, BOUNDARIES AND DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITY Performs routine monitoring and reporting within approved procedures. Recommends corrective actions but does not approve risk acceptance, authorize PTW, set company HSE policy or manage personnel unless specifically delegated in writing. Show more Show less