Health & Safety Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Conduct routine site inspections across facilities and maintenance operations to identify unsafe conditions, hazardous activities, and violations of HSE procedures.Perform job hazard analyses and risk assessments for maintenance activities, including electrical works, work at height, confined space entry, hot work, and the use of tools and equipment.Monitor compliance with approved HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and safe work procedures across operational sites.Inspect fire extinguishers, firefighting equipment, emergency exits, evacuation routes, and other emergency safety provisions to ensure readiness and compliance.Monitor the safe use of personal protective equipment (PPE), machinery, tools, ladders, and other equipment used by maintenance teams and contractors.Conduct toolbox talks, site safety inductions, and targeted HSE awareness sessions for employees, technicians, supervisors, and subcontractors.Monitor contractor compliance with site-specific safety requirements and intervene when unsafe practices or serious safety violations are identified.Maintain accurate HSE documentation, including inspection checklists, risk assessments, incident reports, training records, corrective action logs, and safety statistics.Follow up on identified safety observations and non-conformities to ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed within agreed timelines.Monitor compliance with applicable Saudi occupational health and safety regulations, Civil Defense requirements, and relevant HSE standards.Prepare periodic HSE performance reports highlighting inspection findings, incidents, recurring hazards, compliance gaps, and recommended improvement measures.Coordinate with site management, maintenance teams, contractors, and relevant authorities to resolve HSE issues and promote a proactive safety culture.Qualifications & Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in health and safety.Previous experience in a maintenance-driven environment.Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and standards.Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA, CSP, or CIH are an advantage.Strong risk assessment, accident investigation, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication, reporting, and time management skills.