Chemical Construction Company jobs in Dubai

Job Purpose

The Safety Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that employees follow all safety rules and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections in the production, warehouse, maintenance, and other work areas.
• Identify unsafe conditions and take action to correct them.
• Make sure employees use the required PPE, such as safety shoes, gloves, masks, helmets, and ear protection.
• Conduct safety induction, toolbox talks, and safety training for employees.
• Report and investigate accidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe incidents.
• Prepare and maintain safety reports and records.
• Check machine safety, machine guards, emergency stops, and electrical safety.
• Check fire extinguishers, fire alarms, emergency exits, and emergency equipment.
• Support fire drills and emergency evacuation drills.
• Make sure chemicals are stored and used safely.
• Monitor housekeeping and ensure work areas are clean and safe.
• Check safe working practices during maintenance and repair activities.
• Make sure contractors and outsourced workers follow company safety rules.
• Prepare and update risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Follow up on safety issues and make sure corrective actions are completed.
• Work with Production, Maintenance, QA, Warehouse, and HR teams to improve workplace safety.
• Report serious safety violations to management immediately.
• Promote safety awareness among all employees.

FMCG / Production Safety

• Monitor safety around production machines, mixers, ovens, conveyors, packing machines, freezers, and other equipment.
• Identify risks related to moving machines, hot surfaces, electrical equipment, manual handling, slips, trips, and falls.
• Ensure employees follow safe working procedures during production and cleaning activities.
• Support the production team in maintaining a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• NEBOSH IGC is required.
• IOSH or First Aid certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of safety experience, preferably in FMCG, food manufacturing, production, warehouse, or a similar industry.
• UAE experience is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of workplace safety rules and procedures.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Good proficiency in English and Hindi.
• Ability to work in a production environment.
• Good observation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
• Good understanding of risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct safety training and toolbox talks.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify hazards and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Good knowledge of PPE, fire safety, emergency procedures, and workplace inspections.
• Good proficiency in English and Hindi is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong observation, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

AlRashed Food Company