Environment, Health and Safety Officer

Job description

About the Role the employer is looking for an experienced EHS employee to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves ensuring the highest EHS standards across construction projects, in line with international standards and company policies. The role requires a proactive approach to EHS management, from planning and implementation to monitoring and reporting. Key Responsibilities Prepare all EHS-related documents, including EHS plans, emergency response plans and risk assessments. Attend EHS meetings with clients and project teams, reporting all EHS issues to head office. Provide EHS induction training to new workers and conduct daily EHS inspections of assigned areas. Ensure that engineers and supervisors obtain appropriate safe work permits from clients or main contractors. Conduct risk assessments at site level, informing site engineers and clients/main contractors of high risk areas. Ensure engineers provide weekly tool talks to promote EHS awareness among workers. Verify that all employees are wearing required personal protective equipment, including helmets, EHS boots and coveralls. Make sure equipment such as ladders and scaffolding are in good working order before use. Ensure satisfactory health and hygiene conditions for workers, including access to water and rest areas Adequate lighting and ventilation. Maintain proper housekeeping at project sites to prevent incidents and accidents. Conduct environmental, health, and functional safety analyzes of high-risk activities to reduce hazardous conditions. Encourage workers and engineers to implement EHS practices and conduct investigations of minor or major accidents/accidents with engineers. Report investigation results to workers and engineers to take future precautions and perform first aid or seek medical assistance for workers' injuries. Maintain all documentation related to EHS activities. Establish, monitor, evaluate and coordinate improved integrated HSE management systems (conforming to ISO-45001:2018, ISO14001:2015 and ISO 9001) for construction projects, improvised procedure manuals and internal audits. Conduct EHS training programs for engineers and site workers and participate in EHS training programs organized by Human Resources. Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment for critical activities, ensuring that method statements include results. Preparing environmental, health and safety plans and environmental management plans. Coordinate external EHS audits and external equipment inspections. Prepare emergency preparedness plans and conduct emergency drills. Facilitate the implementation of the work permit system and coordinate occupational health and welfare measures. Preparing contract terms related to environment, health and safety for subcontractors. Stop working immediately on a regular basis if you notice unsafe practices, and reinforce a “don’t do it” attitude "Exceed" and commitment to action. - Conduct monthly project risk management audits and system audits quarterly. Provide EHS reports to the Project Lead and IC Head to inform them of current EHS performance status. Qualifications and Experience At least 5 to 10 years of experience in an EHS role, preferably in the construction industry. Demonstrated knowledge of EHS management systems, including ISO-45001:2018, ISO14001:2015 and ISO standards 9001. Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, accident investigations and EHS training This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The role involves working on construction project sites, requiring regular inspections and direct involvement with project teams and workers

Requirements

• · About the Role the employer is looking for an experienced EHS employee to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• · Conduct EHS training programs for engineers and site workers and participate in EHS training programs organized by Human Resources
• · Qualifications and Experience At least 5 to 10 years of experience in an EHS role, preferably in the construction industry

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