Safety Specialist - Facilities Management

Job description

The Safety Specialist will support the Safety Lead in implementing and maintaining occupational health and safety programs across KAUST facilities, operations, maintenance activities, construction works, and projects. The role focuses on field inspections, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, safety documentation, contractor engagement, training, corrective action tracking, and compliance with ISO 45001, HSE policies, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification
• certification or formal training in Incident Root Cause Analysis
• minimum 5 years of experience in occupational safety, facilities safety, construction safety, contractor management, auditing, compliance, or related HSE functions
• proficiency in hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control, and implementation of risk‑based safety programs
• practical knowledge of safety controls for work at height, lifting, excavation, confined spaces, hot work, electrical work, and permit‑to‑work systems
• working knowledge of ISO 45001 and safety management systems, auditing, inspections, incident investigation, and corrective action management
• knowledge of ISO 19011 and ISO 31000 is an advantage
• additional HSE qualifications such as CSP, CHST, NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent are preferred
• excellent English communication skills for preparing professional HSE reports, inspection records, investigation reports, presentations, and safety documentation.

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