Safety Officer

Description

Eram Talent is looking for a safety officer with a specialization in producing safety & environment to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring that all safety protocols and environmental regulations are followed within our operations, particularly in the oil & energy sector.

Responsibilities

As a field compliance coordinator your primary role is to ensure a safe and compliant working environment while driving continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with the client's corporate safety standards.

• Perform job site compliance inspections, including evaluations of safe work practices (SWP) such as work permit system (WPS), confined space entry, and hazard analyses.
• Develop and implement protocols for construction sites and field operations to address risks and improve safety.
• Design and implement controls for identified hazards, including lockout/tagout procedures and other mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate and update hazard control systems to align with industry best practices and reduce workplace incidents.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of the safety management system (SMS), ensuring systematic identification, assessment, and mitigation of safety risks.
• Review and update the safety management system (SMS) framework to enhance its effectiveness and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Prepare safety orientations and educational materials for employees and contractors.
• Analyze injury, property damage, and loss statistics to identify trends and underlying causes.
• Recommend essential safety requirements for purchasing and contracting actions, ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
• Monitor adherence to safety policies and procedures among employees and contractors.
• Support management in monitoring and enforcing compliance with department safety and environmental programs.

Requirements

• The successful candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, HSE, science, industrial, or in a related discipline from an accredited entity or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience related to safety operations, oil & gas industry with minimum of 7 years in oil & gas producing facilities projects preferably in MENA region.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles and experience conducting process hazard analysis (PHA) using techniques such as HAZOP or Bowtie analysis.
• Proven expertise in safety compliance programs, including permit-to-work (PTW) systems, and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Ability to develop and deliver specialized safety training programs and conduct job site compliance inspections.
• Should hold international safety certification NEBOSH IGC or IOSH or equivalent.
• Strong technical expertise and hold a valid certification in the area of incident investigation, hazard identification, risk management, emergency preparedness & response, and safety management systems.
• Should have demonstrated leadership skills, excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written), computer skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Must have the ability to work in a multicultural environment and the drive to overcome significant challenges.