Safety Technician

About the Role

Magrabi Health is seeking a Safety Technician to join their team in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supporting the implementation of health, safety, fire prevention, and environmental safety programs across assigned hospitals and centers. The Safety Technician will ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, contractors, and assets, working closely with all departments to maintain compliance with safety policies, accreditation requirements, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections of hospital/center buildings, clinical areas, offices, workshops, warehouses, and utility plants.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and practices, monitoring corrective actions until closure.
• Inspect fire safety equipment, ensure clear evacuation routes, and assist in fire drills and emergency preparedness exercises.
• Monitor the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and promote safe work practices.
• Assist in investigating accidents, injuries, property damage incidents, and near misses, collecting evidence and preparing reports.
• Oversee contractor compliance with safety requirements, conducting safety inductions and reporting violations.
• Participate in emergency response activities and support hospital/center emergency codes and disaster management plans.
• Conduct inspections of hazardous material storage areas, assist in maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and support related training programs.
• Maintain comprehensive safety records, including inspection reports, audit reports, incident reports, and training records, and prepare periodic safety performance reports.
• Assist in delivering safety orientations for new employees and participate in safety awareness campaigns and training initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a relevant safety role.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough safety inspections and monitor compliance.
• Experience with fire safety management and emergency preparedness protocols.
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety principles and incident investigation procedures.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste safety regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to conduct site inspections throughout hospital/center premises.
• Ability to climb stairs and access service areas.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations when required.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, or on-call schedules if applicable.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jizan, Saudi Arabia, requiring active engagement within hospital and center environments to ensure safety standards are met across all operations.