WHS Officer On-site in Dubai

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated WHS Officer to join our team on-site in Dubai. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring workplace health and safety standards are met across all site activities. Your expertise will help promote a culture of safety among employees and ensure compliance with local regulations. This position does not offer remote work options.

As a WHS Officer, you will lead risk assessments and develop training programs tailored to our site’s specific needs. Your ability to analyze data will be crucial in identifying potential hazards and implementing effective safety measures. If you are passionate about workplace safety and have a strong background in electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead site risk assessments for current and new activities to identify potential hazards.
• Establish and maintain a site WHS training matrix to ensure all employees are trained.
• Implement site-specific WHS standards and guidelines to enhance safety protocols.
• Promote a culture of safety among employees through regular communication and training.
• Conduct frequent site safety audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Guide area managers on incident investigations to improve safety practices.
• Ensure the availability and proper inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) at the site.
• Prepare and update emergency response plans to address potential incidents.
• Conduct daily and weekly WHS audits to monitor compliance and safety standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey safety protocols.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Knowledge of local health and safety regulations in the UAE.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a supportive work environment that values safety and well-being. As a WHS Officer, you will have opportunities for professional development and training. Join us in making a difference in workplace safety and health.

For more information about our job openings in Dubai, visit our careers page. To understand salary expectations in this field, check our salary guide.

• Proven experience in electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey safety protocols.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Knowledge of local health and safety regulations in the UAE.

• Lead site risk assessments for current and new activities to identify potential hazards.
• Establish and maintain a site WHS training matrix to ensure all employees are trained.
• Implement site-specific WHS standards and guidelines to enhance safety protocols.
• Promote a culture of safety among employees through regular communication and training.
• Conduct frequent site safety audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Guide area managers on incident investigations to improve safety practices.
• Ensure the availability and proper inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) at the site.
• Prepare and update emergency response plans to address potential incidents.
• Conduct daily and weekly WHS audits to monitor compliance and safety standards.