Safety Officer

Workshop Safety Officer

Job Description

Educational Qualification:

NEBOCSH Diploma with valid NEBOSH ( IGC) Certificate or Diploma in industrial

safety engineering from recognized institute/University.

Proficiency in English language (Read, write & speak).

Proficiency in Computer skill.

Experience:

3 to 5 years' experience in Electrical, welding, instrument & machine shop safety

(Machine safety) in GCC within oil& gas or manufacturing sectors companies.

Key Technical Expertise:

Machine Guarding: Ensuring all equipment has appropriate physical barriers

(fixed, interlocked, or adjustable) to prevent contact with moving parts.

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): Managing the energy isolation procedures required during

maintenance or repair of heavy machinery to prevent accidental startup.

Point-of-Operation Safety: Knowledge of specific hazards related to cutting,

shearing, or shaping materials.

PPE Management: Oversight of specialized protective gear like impact-resistant

eye protection and ensuring workers avoid loose clothing or jewelry that could snag

in rotating parts.

Accident Prevention Functions:

Conduct toolbox meetings, where required to ensure that the works done in safe

manner.

Participate in job safety analysis meetings.

Report accident /incidences in HSEQ synergi system as directed.

Participate in incident investigations.

Make incident reports.

Be responsible to follow up corrective actions.

Safety inspections & Hazard identification:

Perform regular 8 hrs. rigorous field safety activities within the machine shop and

fabrication areas with one day weekly off.

Conduct Safety Tours and inspect the machine shop's interior and exterior zones,

including manual lathes, welding bays, and tool rooms, to determine if there are any

mechanical hazards, improper guarding, or potential unsafe conditions.

Monitor machine operators and technicians to ensure they are carrying out

equipment maintenance and repairs in a safe manner and are not involved in unsafe

practices like bypassing interlocks or improper tool usage.

Check all personnel to ensure they are following shop-specific safety instructions

(e.g., Eye Protection Policy, Lockout/Tagout procedures) and report any deviations to

the company representative accordingly.

Participate in scheduled and unscheduled safety walks or floor surveys carried out

by the company to assess high-risk machinery areas.

Audit Hot Work and Maintenance Permits to ensure their adequacy for specific shop

tasks and report any deviations regarding fire safety or equipment isolation.