Safety Officer (Saudi Aramco Approved)
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Reports To: HSE Manager / Project Manager
Location: Saudi Arabia (Project Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Job Purpose
The Safety Officer is responsible for implementing and enforcing Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and client safety requirements to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel. The role includes monitoring work activities, conducting inspections, identifying hazards, ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco safety standards, investigating incidents, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout maintenance and operational activities.
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Key Responsibilities
HSE Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Aramco HSE requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor daily work activities to ensure safe work practices are followed.
• Enforce compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements.
• Verify that all work is carried out in accordance with approved Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Risk Assessments.
• Stop any unsafe work that presents an immediate danger to personnel, equipment, or the environment.
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Site Safety Monitoring
• Conduct routine site safety inspections and audits.
• Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor housekeeping standards throughout the worksite.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Verify barricading, warning signage, and exclusion zones are maintained.
• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE requirements.
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Permit-to-Work (PTW)
Monitor and verify compliance for:
• Hot Work Permits
• Cold Work Permits
• Confined Space Entry
• Work at Height
• Electrical Isolation (LOTO)
• Excavation Activities
• Lifting Operations
• Radiography Work (where applicable)
• Critical Maintenance Activities
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Safety Training
• Conduct daily toolbox talks.
• Deliver HSE inductions for new employees.
• Conduct safety awareness campaigns.
• Promote behavioural safety and safe work practices.
• Coach supervisors and employees on hazard identification and risk control.
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Incident Investigation
• Report all incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations.
• Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Track corrective and preventive actions until closure.
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Emergency Response
• Participate in emergency response drills.
• Ensure emergency equipment is inspected and available.
• Coordinate with emergency response teams when required.
• Assist during emergency situations.
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Documentation & Reporting
Maintain and update:
• Daily HSE Reports
• Safety Observation Reports
• Inspection Checklists
• Incident Reports
• Near Miss Reports
• Toolbox Talk Records
• PTW Records
• HSE Statistics
• Corrective Action Reports
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Qualifications
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
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Experience
• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or maintenance projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience on Saudi Aramco projects.
• Experience in maintenance and shutdown activities is preferred.
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Mandatory Requirements
The candidate must possess:
• Valid Saudi Aramco Safety Officer Approval (Mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco HSE requirements.
• Experience working in operating industrial facilities.
• Experience implementing Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Experience conducting Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Risk Assessments.
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Required Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of:
• Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI)
• Saudi Aramco Safety Management System
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) System
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Risk Assessment
• Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO)
• Confined Space Entry
• Working at Height
• Excavation Safety
• Lifting & Rigging Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Fire Prevention & Fire Protection
• Emergency Response Procedures
• Hazard Identification and Risk Control
• Incident Investigation Techniques
• Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS)
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Technical Skills
• HSE Inspections and Audits
• Hazard Identification
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• PTW Verification
• Safety Coaching
• Emergency Response
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• HSE Reporting
• Safety Documentation
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Software Skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of HSE reporting systems and CMMS (preferred)
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Preferred Certifications
The candidate shall possess one or more of the following:
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (Preferred)
• IOSH Managing Safely / IOSH Working Safely
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry
• First Aid & CPR
• H2S Certification
• Confined Space Entry
• Work at Height
• Fire Warden / Fire Watch Training
• Defensive Driving (Preferred)
• Valid Saudi Driving License (Preferred)
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Competencies
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and Saudi Aramco standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and influencing skills.
• Observation and hazard recognition.
• Decision-making and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Report writing and documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Teamwork and professional integrity.
We prefer candidate with Aramco approval & ready for immediate transfer for a long-term project.
Kindly drop your CV to aaahr@asralamdadcontracting ...