Siemens Mobility (SMO) is the world’s leading provider of mobility solutions that enable the efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly transport of people and goods - and help improve the quality of everyday life for millions of people on all continents.
Motivated by innovation, we develop intelligent solutions for the growing digitalization of the transport sector. Our range of offerings includes rail vehicles, rail automation, road traffic management systems, rail electrification and services.
Today, we are recruiting for a EHS Officer to join our team in Egypt. This is an excellent career opportunity for professionals looking to join a truly international team in one of the biggest projects of Siemens Mobility.
What are my responsibilities?
- Manage compliance with ENR safety regulations and implement safety policies tailored to the railway environment, especially considering the high risks of working near active tracks.
- Enforce rules for working near tracks, ensuring workers maintain a safe distance from moving trains or other railway equipment. This includes creating safety plans for working within a certain distance of tracks.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure all equipment used on site meets safety standards, and that appropriate procedures, such as lockout/tagout or equipment inspections, are followed before work begins.
- Conduct job briefings and risk assessments to evaluate potential hazards specific to maintenance tasks, ensuring control measures are in place before starting work.
- Investigate accidents or near-misses to determine causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Provide ongoing safety training for the maintenance team, ensuring they are well-versed in safe practices related to working near active rail lines, handling hazardous materials, and energized equipment.
- Facilitate safety meetings and drills, such as emergency evacuation exercises, to ensure preparedness for various types of emergencies.
What do I need to qualify for this job?
- Bachelor’s degree in science (Chemistry, Physics, or other relevant discipline).
- 3-5 years of experience in occupational health and safety and it is preferable to have experience in general industry (transportation and railway sector is preferable).
- Technical knowledge of health and safety management systems, emergency management, health, and safety risk management, HSE auditing, HSE regulations standards and guidelines, accident reporting and investigation, good Knowledge of using dashboards and incident reporting platforms, and permit-to-work system.
- Certified ISO45001 and NEBOSH IGC is highly preferable.
- Fluency in English & Arabic.
- Problem-solving techniques, excellent computer skills including Office packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, good verbal and written communication skills, good organizational and planning skills, good negotiating skills, Presentation, negotiation, and Conflict-resolving skills.
What else do I need to know?
As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant, that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.
At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds
Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company. Please find more information at www.siemens.com
We are looking forward to receiving your online application.
Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.
