Safety Engineer (EHS)

Overview

Ensure EHS compliance on substation/OHTL construction projects in KSA.

Key Responsibilities

• hazard identification
• emergency planning
• site inspections
• risk assessments
• safety training
• kpi reporting

Tasks

-Promote behavior-based safety programs and motivate workers to maintain high EHS standards. -Implement hazard identification and control measures for high-risk activities such as: -Ensure the Emergency Response Plan is updated, tested through drills, and effective for fire, electrical incidents, working-at-height rescues, and medical emergencies. -Enforce and promote a Zero Harm / Zero Incident culture across all project sites. -Maintain strong professional relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies on all EHS matters. -Implement all Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements in line with Company Policy, Client-approved Loss Prevention Plan (LPP), legal obligations, and contractual requirements. -Assist in the investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; identify root causes and ensure effective corrective & preventive measures. -Review, prepare, and present EHS documentation, risk assessments, and safety plans for client/consultant approval. -Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and audits to ensure compliance with EHS Management Plans, Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems. -Provide technical guidance and leadership on all safety-related matters to engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. -Deliver or coordinate mandatory safety training (general and job-specific) for all staff and workforce. -Set, monitor, and report EHS KPIs, objectives, and continual improvement programs. -Ensure project-specific statutory and client EHS obligations are clearly communicated and complied with by project managers, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. -Lead and coordinate EHS meetings, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns to enhance safety culture. -Verify competency and certification of scaffolders, lifting supervisors, riggers, crane operators, and other high-risk trade personnel. -Immediately report and escalate any serious EHS violations or high-potential hazards to the HSE Manager/Project Manager.

Requirements

• nebosh igc
• nebosh diploma
• ohs diploma
• ms office
• 8+ years
• engineering degree

What You Bring

Candidates with prior Saudi or GCC experience strongly preferred. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Safety Engineer (Nebosh IGC) with a strong background in the construction of substations, overhead transmission lines (OHTL), underground cable works, and building infrastructure. The ideal candidate should be capable of enforcing standards, ensuring compliance, conducting inspections, managing documentation, and supporting continuous improvement in line with project requirements. -Mandatory: NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC). -Advanced EHS Certifications (NEBOSH Level 6–7 Diploma, CSP, GradIOSH/CMIOSH) -First Aid & Firefighting Certification -Computer literacy (MS Office, safety reporting tools). -One-year Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety -Minimum 8+ years of HSE experience in construction, with at least 5 years in substations, OHTL, or large-scale power infrastructure projects. -Prior experience with multinational contractors, large national organizations, or authority-approved projects (SEC, ARAMCO, NG, NEOM, etc.) will be a strong advantage. -Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills. -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Safety).

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Benefits

Minimum Qualifications -Confined space entry

About Alfanar Projects

-The company was established in Riyadh in 1976, beginning as a local contractor and later expanding to operate globally. -It delivers impactful projects such as HVDC converter stations, smart meter implementations, desalination facilities, and data centers. -Operates across various sectors including grid, water, infrastructure, process, digital technology, and healthcare, influencing critical systems worldwide. -Achieved notable milestones, including advancements in green hydrogen and ammonia production.

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