Safety Officer

Multilink Management Consultants

Role & responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable Qatari safety laws/regulations, NSH Qatar policies and international HSE best practices.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of sites/facilities including workplaces, equipment, materials, and processes to identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Perform risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety reviews (e.g. method statements, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems) before start of activities.
• Lead and coordinate safety training, toolbox talks, inductions, and safety awareness programs for employees, contractors and subcontractors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near-misses; compile reports, root-cause analyses, and propose corrective & preventive measures. Ensure prompt implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Site Safety & Health Plans (SSHP) or Project HSE plans, emergency response plans (evacuation, fire safety, first-aid, disaster management), and ensure readiness for emergencies.
• Monitor and enforce use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safe work procedures, and ensure all safety devices, tools and equipment are properly maintained and certified.
• Maintain safety documentation: incident logs, audit reports, safety checklists, compliance records, permits, training records, safety signage, and submit reports as required to regulatory bodies or management.
• Liaise with project managers, contractors, subcontractors and applicable authorities to ensure HSE compliance, and review/approve subcontractor safety plans.
• Promote continuous improvement in safety culture: identify potential hazards proactively, recommend system or process improvements, and promote a zero-incident mindset.