Our client is planning to hire a Welfare & Wellbeing Officer to ensure the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance of clients. This position is dedicated to upholding and promoting standards that support the welfare and well-being of clients' operations. The officer is tasked with the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of HSE regulations specifically tailored to enhance client welfare. Responsibilities:
Enforce compliance with company regulations and applicable federal laws, focusing on welfare standards and client wellbeing.
Develop and implement company Regulations and procedures related to welfare and well-being compliance
Conduct detailed inspections of facilities and operations focusing on aspects that directly impact welfare and well-being to identify HS&E deficiencies and enforce suitable corrective measures.
Issue Certificates and operational permits (NOC) after thorough inspections and compliance verifications.
Implement and oversee HSE programs, focusing on client welfare and wellbeing, including maintaining comprehensive records and standards compliance.
Investigate welfare-related incidents among clients, identify root causes, and ensure the implementation of effective corrective measures within a defined timeline.
Manage and verify compliance during modifications, ensuring all welfare and well-being requirements are met.
Regularly review and ensure the adequacy of client emergency management plans with a focus on welfare aspects, responding to emergencies to safeguard client wellbeing. Respond to fire emergency calls in and outside of regular working hours.
Conduct periodic assessments and verifications of critical equipment and systems that impact client welfare, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
Facilitate the relationship between clients and external HS&E authorities to receive relevant NOC/approval.
Qualifications:
A diploma or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required (Engineering, Science, Safety, or Environmental is highly preferred).
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health.
Valid UAE-Driving license.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the HS&E field in industrial plants, oil fields or construction sites.
Fluent in English and Arabic (preferable).
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
Good Knowledge of HS&E policy and procedures and relevant Workplace Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Up-to-date knowledge of occupational HS&E-related legislation, Codes of Practice, and guidance.
Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, relevant local authorities and organizations, and the general public.
Physically fit as the work will involve a large amount of time on visiting properties such as factories, companies, construction sites, offices, accommodation buildings, retail shops, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, projects, etc.) and any other required program.
