Safety Specialist

Job description / Role

To provide technical expertise and direction to dnata businesses on all matters related to Occupational Health and Safety to reduce risks, execute safe operations and coach on safety performance improvement

Job Outline

Plan
- Supports in the development of safety performance objectives and targets
- Develops with businesses safety improvement plans to meet dnata SMS targets
- Leads the business in implementation of Safe Place + Safe Person observation programs
- Plans significant incident investigations in line with dnata investigation procedure to determine root cause and corrective actions
- Plans safety campaigns with SMS promotions manager based on safety performance analyses and emerging trends
- Plans and prepares for internal HSSE self-assessments and audits against the dnata IMS and external audits
- Facilitates the development of intervention plans for underperforming businesses to realign with dnata SMS requirements and performance targets

Lead
- Coaches and mentors safety advisors (trainee) in their professional and operational development
- Leads project teams in the development of safety related intervention program

Execute
- Liaises with the Manager of Safety dnata Safety Manager and Head of Safety on safety performance issues to align with targets
- Facilitates the implementation of dnata safety and standards and monitors the effectiveness within businesses
- Provides technical assistance and leads incident investigations of the circumstances and root causes of incidents

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or Honours (12 + 3)
- Bachelors or Diploma in Safety would be preferred.
- Internationally Recognised Certificate in Health and Safety from NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHAS, IATA, ICAO or approved Training institute in the UAE.
- Tertiary qualifications in training / safety or related field
- Qualifications from a recognized international institute or association

Experience
- 8-10 years of experience in Medical/ safety/ ground safety including at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role

Knowledge / Skills
- Must be physically able to work in conditions relevant to Airport ground, catering and cargo operations.
- Working knowledge of Ramp GSE, Pushback & Towing and Aircraft Washing activities would be advantageous.
- Operating knowledge of various Ramp GSE used for Aircraft Handling and Servicing would be advantageous
- Procedural Knowledge of steps involved in Preventive Maintenance such as:
- Must be able to mentor, train & coach Entry level Safety Advisors.
- Field and office-based position: approximately 75% field, and 25% office.
- Advanced knowledge with safety related requirements in interpreting OHS regulations, and safety codes.
- Advanced investigations skills
- Advanced knowledge of observation programs and behavioural based safety
- Advanced communication skills
- Advanced computer and IT literacy
- Advanced planning and organizing skills
- Advanced data collection and analyses skills
- Advanced presentation and facilitation skills
- Advanced professional writing skills

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.