Safety Officer (operations And Maintenance)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Company Description
Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently has a massive workforce worldwide.

What You'll Drive

  • Maintain a continuous on site presence to monitor safe execution of daily O&M activities.
  • Support the Permit to Work (PTW) process for maintenance and high risk activities, ensuring validity, completeness, and compliance.
  • Verify isolation points, lockout devices, and energy control measures in accordance with LOTO procedures.
  • Confirm that hot work, confined space, electrical, chemical, working at height, and excavation permits meet required safety standards.
  • Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and operational deviations; ensure timely correction and follow up.
  • Deliver toolbox talks, pre task briefings, and awareness sessions tailored to O&M specific hazards.
  • Provide bilingual OHS training to enhance worker understanding and participation.
  • Assist with incident and near miss reporting, ensuring accurate field data collection.
  • Participate in preliminary investigation steps and escalate incidents in line with internal and client procedures.
  • Support induction and onboarding of new staff and contractors, with emphasis on O&M process safety and site specific hazards.
  • Maintain essential OHS documentation including inspection records, equipment registers, safety logs, and training attendance.
  • Monitor proper handling, transfer, and storage of chemicals and verify correct use of PPE for chemical areas, ensuring compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) requirements.
  • Uphold local regulatory and client specific OHS instructions, supporting plant wide assessments and independent safety surveys.
  • Support the development and review of Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and task-based risk assessments.
  • Escalate safety concerns promptly and follow through until closure.
  • Support emergency drill execution, emergency equipment inspections, and readiness for chemical spills, gas releases, electrical faults, or process upsets.
  • Maintain basic safety reporting using Word/Excel and plant reporting tools.
  • Generate short field reports, observation notes, and inspection summaries.
  • The position reports directly to the BESIX O&M OHS Engineer.
Qualifications
You're a Great Fit if You Have
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), with proven experience in O&M, utilities, process plants, or industrial O&M.
  • Demonstrated experience working in multicultural environments across the Middle East.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (preferred)
  • High School Diploma (essential)
  • NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
  • KHDA OHS-related certification
  • Additional HSE certifications (e.g., OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, Fire Safety, Confined Space Entry) are considered an advantage
  • Practical knowledge of PTW, LOTO, confined spaces, H2S, ATEX, electrical safety, and chemical hazards
  • Ability to write basic reports and use Excel and Word
  • Fit to work in industrial environments and in shift-based operations
  • Accreditation by a government body is a plus
Why You'll Enjoy Working with Us
  • Exciting and meaningful projects
  • Clear career growth and development pathways
  • A diverse and inclusive team environment
  • Competitive benefits
  • A positive, supportive workplace culture
Additional Information
We believe our employees are key to our success, hence, we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2277538
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned