<p><strong>نوع المشروع:</strong> محطة كهربائية، خطوط النقل الهوائية (OHTL)، و<strong>معدات المحولات/المعدات الدوارة</strong><p> Alfanar Projects

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Safety Officer (Nebosh IGC) with a strong background in the construction of substations, overhead transmission lines (OHTL), underground cable works, and transformer/rotatory equipment’s. The ideal candidate should be capable of enforcing standards, ensuring compliance, conducting inspections, managing documentation, and supporting continuous improvement in line with project requirements.

Candidates with prior Saudi or GCC experience strongly preferred.

Project Type: Electrical Substation, Overhead Transmission Lines (OHTL), and transformer/rotatory equipment’s

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement all Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements in line with Company Policy, Client-approved Loss Prevention Plan (LPP), contract obligations, and local regulatory standards.
• Support the coaching, mentoring, and implementation of project-specific EHS programs across site teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and compliance checks to verify effective implementation of the EHS Management Plan, updating it as per evolving project needs and risks.
• Ensure adequate deployment of safety staff, first-aid coverage, firefighting resources, and emergency equipment on site.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents/near-misses to determine root causes and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a Zero Harm culture and risk-free work environment across all site activities.
• Report any unsafe act, unsafe condition, or EHS violation immediately to the HSE Manager/Construction Manager.
• Review, prepare, and present EHS documentation, reports, permits, and method statements for client/consultant approval.
• Ensure project-specific legal and client EHS obligations are understood and complied with by Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Organize and lead regular EHS meetings, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions to highlight key risks, lessons learned, and safe work practices.
• Verify the certification and competency of scaffolders, lifting personnel, riggers, crane operators, and other critical trades.
• Implement hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA/JHA) for substation construction, OHTL erection, excavation, lifting operations, confined space entry, and working at heights.
• Ensure the availability and periodic testing of the Emergency Response Plan, including fire drills, rescue plans for working at height, and electrical accident scenarios.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure compliance with the Company’s EHS standards and contractual obligations.
• Promote initiatives and motivation programs to enhance EHS awareness and behavioral safety culture.
• Deliver or coordinate mandatory and job-specific EHS training programs for workers and staff.
• Develop and track EHS objectives, KPIs, and performance indicators, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with PPE standards, electrical safety protocols, and permit-to-work (PTW) systems for all high-risk activities.

Qualifications:

• Academic: Diploma in Engineering (Occupational Health & Safety or Engineering field preferred).
• Mandatory: NEBOSH IGC or equivalent internationally recognized certification.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years in construction HSE, including at least 5 years in electrical substations and/or OHTL projects with multinational/large-scale organizations.
• Added Advantage: Approval from authorities such as SEC/NG/ARAMCO/NEOM or equivalent international clients.

NOTE: This Job is based in KSA