Safety Officer

Job description / Role

An excellent opportunity with one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Accountabilities:
- To regularly monitor safety standards and procedures in the Terminal therefore ensuring smooth running of daily shifts in safety related matters.
- To assist in the implementation of Fatal Risk Standards and Safety Management System within the port and ensure its compliance with International Safety Standards.
- To conduct routine inspections related to fire and safety therefore ensuring operational area is compliant in all matters relating to safety.
- To ensure all Health, Safety and Environment equipment including pollution equipment are tested and maintained to effectively meet emergencies situations.
- To advise personnel and ensure training is provided in all safety related matters to all new and existing personnel.
- To record and maintain a database of all inspections conducted to follow up and identify corrective actions.
- To coordinate with Port and Local Authority bodies for mutual assistance and liaise with Civil Defense during emergencies to mitigate loss of life and damage to property.
- To assist the Manager Safety in investigating accidents or incidents to identify conditions that cause accidents and seek actions to prevent the same.
- To ascertain toolbox talks are carried out with members of other departments therefore ensuring all departments are fully aware of all safety procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Requirement:
- Diploma in Safety with Qualification from a recognized university or institute ,
- Desirable Certified NEBOSH Health and Safety at

Work Qualification:
- Work Experience (No: of Years and areas of expertise required for the Job)
- 4 to 6 years experience in Health and Safety and Environment.
- Previous port experience would be an
advantage, but not essentially required.

Technical Competencies:
- Handling Emergency Accident / Collision/ Fire/ Leakages/Pollution, etc.

Accident Investigation Skills:
- Report writing Skills
- Knowledge of Safety policy and procedures

About the Company

Established in Abu Dhabi in January 1998, Sundus is a Recruitment and HR Consultancy with additional offices in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The company’s strengths lie in working in partnership with clients to gain a thorough understanding of their talent management requirements. Sundus is one of the few companies in the UAE that has been awarded an official Recruitment Services License.

Matching the right people with the right positions is where we begin our partnership with you, whether you are a candidate, a recruiter, or in need of corporate services, from HR consultancy to helping with relocation. Relationships with people make our business work.

Our HR consultancy services are modelled on internationally respected methodologies and techniques, helping clients to develop toolkits encompassing all aspects of talent management from appraisals to retirement.

Sundus employs around 150 staff, with around 90% of the team seconded to the Oil and Gas industry, Banking and Finance companies, and Government Departments.