Safety Officer

Overview

Site safety manager ensuring compliance, inspections, training, and incident investigation.

Key Responsibilities

• risk review
• safety audits
• incident investigation
• safety reporting
• waste management
• emergency drills

Tasks

-Record, review, and comment on risk assessments and OHS method statements for hazardous site activities. -Work closely with safety representatives from supervising consultants, subcontractors, and vendors. -Communicate and report safety performance to line management. -Promote safety awareness by providing induction training, safety briefings, and coordinating in-house or external training programs for workers and supervisors. -Handle problem areas and make necessary contingency arrangements. -Attend scheduled and ad-hoc safety meetings. -Coordinate with the site medical team on medicine requirements and health-related matters. -Coordinate hazardous materials and waste management with logistics and the sustainability team, ensuring proper handling and disposal. -Carry out drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of site emergency response plans. -Identify potential hazard areas and recommend preventive measures to the operations team. -Assist in investigating OHS-related accidents, injuries, hazards, illnesses, or near misses; make recommendations for prevention. -Monitor adherence to site safety rules by project teams, subcontractors, and vendors; issue warnings and stop work orders as needed for non-compliance. -Coordinate with logistics to recommend and monitor site security measures and report substandard acts for improvement. -Conduct planned inspections and audits to ensure compliance with statutory regulations (ADPHC, ADOSH, DM Code, or local requirements) and OSH policy. -Maintain relevant site safety files and records; submit monthly safety reports to the Project HSE Manager and Group HSE Office. -Respond to workers’ safety concerns and encourage suggestions to improve site safety. -Take an active role in site safety management and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• iso-45001
• nebosh
• osha
• 5 years
• adosh
• communication

What You Bring

Candidates applying for roles in Abu Dhabi must have successfully completed the “Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) Practitioners Course” and hold Grade B or higher registration. -Education: Bachelor’s degree in HSE, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Industrial Engineering, or related field. -Knowledge of safety regulations and standards -Incident investigation and root cause analysis -OSHA 10–30 Hours General Industry Safety and Health Program and/or other HSE-related training – Preferred -Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Health & Safety within engineering construction infrastructure projects. -ISO-45001 Lead Auditor – Mandatory -NEBOSH General Certificate in OHS (or NVQ Level 3 equivalent) – Mandatory -Demonstrate capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively to technical and non-technical audiences. -Strong communication and reporting skills

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About Arabian Construction Co.

-ACC evolved from a Beirut startup into a powerhouse in the Gulf’s booming construction sector. -ACC weaves ambitious global reach with regional roots. -ACC has built some of the region’s most iconic landmarks—from soaring super‑high‑rises and luxury hotels to hospitals, smart buildings and grand mosques. -ACC excels in heavy‑duty sectors like civil infrastructure, marine works, power and water projects alongside its passion for buildings and energy schemes. -ACC weaves financing and development into its model, showcasing a full‑spectrum approach from funding to delivery. -ACC’s portfolio includes standout feats like Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the Baynouna Solar Energy Project. -ACC regularly tackles high‑complexity mega‑projects solo. -ACC’s story is one of steady growth and daring ambition—melding family leadership with world‑class engineering to shape skylines for decades.

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