Safety Officer

Our client is an indigenous Oil and Gas Engineering / Construction (Pipeline & Facilities) service company.

Job Summary

The Safety Officer will monitor daily work activities at project sites to ensure compliance with HSE policies, safe work procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role involves conducting site inspections, identifying hazards, enforcing safety rules, supporting risk assessments, and promoting safe working practices among employees, contractors, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct daily site inspections to identify hazards, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions. Monitor compliance with company HSE policies, project safety plans, and applicable safety regulations. Verify that personnel use appropriate PPE and follow established safe work procedures. Participate in toolbox talks, safety inductions, and daily pre-task safety briefings.

Check that required permits to work, risk assessments, and job safety analyses are in place before work begins. Monitor high-risk activities, including working at height, lifting operations, hot work, confined space entry, and excavation, as applicable. Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and safety violations promptly.

Assist with incident investigations and follow up on corrective actions. Ensure that fire extinguishers, first-aid equipment, emergency exits, and other safety facilities are available and maintained as required. Monitor housekeeping, waste management, and safe storage of tools, materials, and equipment. Support emergency drills and ensure workers understand relevant emergency procedures.

Maintain daily inspection reports, toolbox talk attendance records, incident logs, and other HSE documentation. Stop or escalate unsafe work in accordance with company procedures and delegated authority. Report safety observations and compliance issues to the Safety Coordinator or HSE Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, HND, or relevant diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant safety experience, preferably in oil and gas, construction, fabrication, or industrial operations. Relevant HSE training or certifications is an advantage.

Knowledge of site safety inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, toolbox talks, and permit-to-work systems. Familiarity with PPE requirements, emergency response procedures, and incident reporting. Strong observation, communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a demanding site environment and engage with workers at all levels.