Safety Officer (Operations and Maintenance)

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Six Construct BESIX is hiring a Safety Officer for Operations and Maintenance in Dubai to stay on site, drive safe execution of O&M activities, manage PTW and LOTO processes, verify permits for hot work, confined spaces, electrical and chemical hazards, and keep safety documentation up to date. You’ll lead toolbox talks, deliver bilingual OHS training, assist incident reporting and investigation, support inductions, and supervise chemical handling and PPE use. Requirements include 3–5 years HSE in O&M or industrial settings, NEBOSH IGC and KHDA OHS certs, a relevant degree preferred, and strong Excel/Word skills. Tips: tailor your CV to show practical safety leadership, incident reductions, audits, and cross-cultural teamwork; highlight on-site, shift-based experience and knowledge of MSDS; apply with a concise, achievement-focused resume and emphasize regulatory compliance and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

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.

Job Description

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.