Safety Specialist

About KONE and the Role

KONE, recognized as a Top Employer, prioritizes a positive work environment through effective people practices. The company is committed to fostering a culture that promotes collaboration, diversity, growth, and wellbeing. Safety is a fundamental aspect of KONE's operations and culture. KONE is seeking a Safety Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role reports to the Safety Manager and focuses on enhancing safety performance and awareness within the business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of KONE's safety management system, covering worker, user, and third-party safety.
• Promote an actively caring safety culture and serve as a role model.
• Compile, maintain, and improve safety documentation in collaboration with the unit safety team.
• Participate in and contribute to the unit safety committee and other safety forums.
• Provide professional advice and support on safety-related matters to the unit.
• Plan, participate in, and implement projects and activities aimed at improving safety.
• Collaborate with customers and partners, including KONE subcontractors.
• Support the development, review, and exercise of crisis and emergency response plans.

Safety Risk Management and Assurance

• Monitor and develop safety risk management processes, tools, and practices.
• Support safety-related change management projects and initiatives.
• Collect, measure, and ensure the accuracy of leading and lagging safety data, and report performance.
• Monitor legal and business environment developments in safety, identify, and propose actions.
• Perform regular safety audits to verify compliance, identify uncontrolled risks, and deviations.
• Assist line management in safety audits/visits and support the audit process improvement.
• Analyze and investigate incidents, and support the investigation process improvement.
• Manage corrective and preventive actions for continual improvement.

Safety Promotion and Development

• Develop personal competencies as a safety specialist in cooperation with the manager.
• Support the training and development of others' safety competencies within the unit.
• Communicate safety information proactively, including investigation outcomes and best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in safety management or a related field. The position requires a professional who can proactively contribute to safety culture and practices.

Location and Work Type

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.