Safety Officer

Role Overview

Safety Officer at Applus+. The role monitors daily CCTV inspection and sewer-cleaning activities and ensures all site work is carried out safely and in compliance with Saudi regulations, National Water Company (NWC) HSE requirements, the approved Project HSE Plan, and company procedures.

Role Purpose

To maintain continuous safety coverage across assigned field teams and work locations, identify hazards and unsafe acts or conditions promptly, and ensure immediate corrective action and reporting to meet all regulatory, client, and company HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation and Compliance

• Implement site safety procedures and instructions issued under the approved Project HSE Plan.
• Support the QHSE Manager / HSE Focal Point in implementing the Project HSE Plan.
• Monitor compliance with company, client, and regulatory HSE requirements.

Inspections and Hazard Identification

• Conduct pre-work and continuous site inspections and immediately report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Identify hazards, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions and ensure immediate corrective action.
• Inspect tools, equipment, gas detectors, lifting accessories, vehicles, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency equipment before use.

Pre-Work Verification

• Check that required Risk Assessments, JSA, toolbox talks, and valid Permits to Work are available before work starts.

Personal Protective Equipment and Site Standards

• Ensure correct use of PPE and proper installation of barricades, warning signs, lighting, housekeeping, and traffic-control arrangements.

High-Risk Activity Monitoring

• Monitor high-risk activities including manhole opening, confined-space entry, atmospheric gas testing, lifting of manhole covers, jetting operations, generator use, vehicle movement, and road work.
• Ensure confined-space entry requirements, standby arrangements, communication, and rescue provisions are maintained.

Safety Culture and Training

• Promote safe work practices and a positive safety culture among employees and subcontractors.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and participate in project HSE induction and awareness activities.

Coordination

• Coordinate daily safety requirements with supervisors, operators, drivers, and field crews.

Reporting and Documentation

• Report HSE observations, incidents, and repeated violations to the QHSE Manager.
• Report incidents, near misses, hazards, and environmental observations immediately and assist in investigations when required.
• Maintain daily inspection checklists, toolbox-talk records, PTW records, observation reports, and corrective-action follow-up logs.

Corrective Action Follow-Up

• Follow up corrective actions with the relevant supervisor until satisfactory closure.

Authorities

• Stop any activity presenting an immediate danger to personnel, property, or the environment.
• Prevent the use of unsafe tools, equipment, vehicles, or work practices.
• Require immediate correction of unsafe conditions before work resumes.
• Remove personnel from a hazardous area when minimum safety requirements are not met.
• Escalate serious or repeated HSE violations to the QHSE Manager / HSE Focal Point and project management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum educational qualification: Higher Diploma from a recognized institution.
• International recognized HSE certification (OSHA or NEBOSHA).
• Minimum 5 years of general experience in occupational health and safety.
• At least 2 years of experience in site safety monitoring and supervision.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of HSE procedures and requirements.
• Well-versed in issuing, reviewing, and controlling all types of work permits (PTW).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to monitor, plan, and organize.
• Proficient in using basic computer applications.
• Proficiency in English.
• Valid Saudi driving license (preferred).