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Job Description
We are looking for a responsible Safety Officer to facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. You will provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations. You will also be on a constant lookout for violations.
The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who swears by OSH regulations. Your work will be largely focused on prevention so you need to be conscientious and farsighted. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies.
The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.
Responsibilities
- Provides maintenance services for all fire extinguishers and fire alarm monitoring system.
- Leads the fire fighting team on emergency.
- Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.
- Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).
- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s.
- Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
- Works closely with supervisors in establishing Job Safe Practices with staff members.
- Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to safety manager.
Job Requirements
- At least five (5) years experience in a similar position.
- Must be approved by Egyptian Government for initial training.
- BSc/BA in Safety Management, Engineering or relevant field is preferred.
- In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures.
- Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety.
- Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics.
