Environmental Health Safety Specialist

About the Role

Johnson Controls Arabia is seeking an Environmental Health Safety Specialist to join their team in Eastern, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving occupational health and safety programs. The specialist will ensure compliance with applicable Saudi regulations, company standards, and international best practices, working proactively to identify hazards, reduce operational risks, prevent injuries, and promote a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the company's Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
• Support compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 requirements, and company EHS policies.
• Conduct periodic reviews of safety procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Monitor the implementation of safety objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law requirements, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) regulations, Civil Defense requirements, municipal and environmental regulations, and industry-specific standards and customer requirements.
• Perform risk assessment and hazard identification.
• Conduct incident investigations.
• Provide training and awareness programs.
• Manage Permit to Work (PTW) processes.
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans.
• Oversee contractor safety management.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits.
• Prepare and maintain safety reports and documentation.

Occupational Health Authority

The Safety Specialist holds specific authority to ensure workplace safety and compliance. This includes the ability to stop unsafe work activities that present imminent danger and to recommend disciplinary actions for serious safety violations. The role also requires the specialist to mandate the implementation of corrective actions and to escalate critical safety concerns directly to management when necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 2-5 years of experience in environmental health and safety roles, demonstrating a strong understanding of occupational health and safety programs and regulatory compliance.