(Global Oil Gas) Heavy Construction Safety Advisor
MatchaTalent
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assess and report contractor compliance with contract Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
- Conduct preconstruction job explanation and kick-off meetings to communicate construction execution safety requirements as per the contract scope.
- Track and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
- Develop and conduct safety training programs.
- Provide advice and consultation to department staff to help maintain a safe working environment in compliance with environmental and safety regulations, standards, and practices.
- Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace, and conduct surveys to assess occupational health, safety, and environmental conditions.
- Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
- Offer advice and counsel regarding compliance with corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Perform construction site and/or area safety inspections of department facilities and operations.
- Conduct job site safety compliance inspections, including hazard analyses and safe work procedures, and prepare written reports and recommendations.
- Develop controls for identified hazards and coordinate their implementation based on hazard analysis results.
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures, and recommend changes to improve workplace incident and injury prevention.
- Prepare safety orientations, safety training, and job site inspection procedures, as well as develop specialized education and training materials. Conduct specialized safety and environmental training programs to communicate hazard control information.
- Assist local management in providing new employee occupational health, safety, and environmental orientation.
- Participate in Safe Operations Committee meetings.
- Review and analyze injury, property damage, and statistical loss data, and collaborate with management to formulate comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards.
- Ensure essential safety requirements are incorporated into all purchasing and contracting actions.
- Recommend the purchase of safety equipment, related supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with established company requirements.
- Stay informed about corporate safety and environmental requirements and provide recommendations for their implementation.
- Assist management in monitoring employee and contractor adherence to department safety and environmental programs.
- This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a related field from a recognized and approved program (advanced degree preferred).
- Possess twelve (12) years of experience related to heavy construction safety, with a preference for experience in the on/offshore oil/gas construction industry, petrochemical construction industry, or construction project management.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in delivering hands-on health, safety, and environmental training.
- Ability to assist with the development, implementation, and coordination of comprehensive health and safety programs.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to conduct training, make presentations, and write reports.
- Participation in teams and/or committees related to health, safety, and environmental matters.
- Proficiency in PC skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with standards, concepts, practices, and procedures within the health, safety, and environmental fields.
- Ability to work at all levels within an organization and collaborate effectively in a diverse work group.