Safety Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Qatar

Nationality: Any Nationality

Salary: Not Specified

Gender: Not Specified

Arabic Fluency: Not Specified

Job Function: Safety & Environment

Company Industry: Construction

Work schedule

6 days per week; 10 hours per day (site-based)

Work location

Dukhan, Qatar (construction site-based)

Project

Solar plant project

Estimated start date

ASAP

Contract duration

Until April 2030 (with possibility of extension)

Purpose

Provide health, safety, and environmental (HSE) technical services during the definition, detailed design, and execution stages of a large-scale solar construction project, ensuring contractor compliance with corporate HSE policies, standards, and regulations.

Key responsibilities

Support and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with company values and strategy.

Implement risk reduction measures based on hazard identification and risk assessments across all construction phases, including pre-commissioning and commissioning.

Review and assess contractor documentation such as method statements, JSAs, safety certifications, and related submissions.

Monitor site HSE programs, safe work practices, and ensure compliance with approved JSA, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.

Provide field oversight for contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to verify compliance with HSE requirements.

Support the development and monitoring of HSE objectives, initiatives, and performance indicators.

Ensure compliance with environmental management systems, legal and regulatory requirements, and international conventions.

Conduct incident investigations, prepare reports, and follow up on corrective and preventive measures.

Facilitate site safety meetings, audits, and awareness programs for project personnel and contractors.

Compile statistical and trend analysis reports to evaluate HSE performance.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of corporate HSE codes, standards, and procedures.

Qualifications

Higher National Diploma (HND), university degree in engineering, safety, or environmental discipline, or accredited HSE professional certificate (minimum level 3 equivalent).

NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Working Safely (minimum requirement).

Experience & skills

Minimum 10 years' experience in occupational health & safety, with strong exposure to the oil, gas, petrochemical, or renewable energy construction sector.

Proven expertise in large-scale solar (PV) projects, including HV systems, cable laying, and electrical installation works.

Strong knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 and environmental management standards.

Competency in incident investigation tools (e.g., TapRoot, SafetyCulture, EasyRCA, Tripod Beta).

Proficient in MS Office and related software.

Prior GCC experience is desirable.

Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.

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