Workplace Health and Safety Officer, Workplace health and safety, WHS📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Amazon is seeking a dedicated and proactive Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Officer to join our team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. In this full-time role, you will partner closely with site operations teams within a delivery station to ensure the execution of company safety policies and strict adherence to all local and regional regulations. By applying lean principles and Kaizen methodologies, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing conditional and ergonomic risks within our processes, thereby fostering a safe and healthy working environment for all Associates. A successful candidate will excel at building trust and confidence with the Operations Team, inspiring positive change through comprehensive risk assessments and insightful safety data analysis.

Role Context and Responsibilities

The Site WHS Officer will be an integral part of the site WHS team, reporting to the Site WHS Manager. This role requires flexibility to work in shifts and a thorough understanding of local/regional regulations and company policies. You will be instrumental in communicating clear, concise, and consistent safety messages, both verbally and in writing, and will instruct and train Operations Leaders on Amazon WHS policies, assisting them in integrating safety standards at their respective sites. Identifying and incorporating best practices into our established methodologies will be key to continuously enhancing the safety landscape.

• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with all applicable Amazon WHS standards and policies.
• Measure site performance against published safety policy requirements and develop plans to address and rectify any identified deficiencies.
• Deliver projects to Operations on time and to the required quality standards.
• Analyze safety metrics and review weekly and monthly incident trends to identify patterns and rationalize the allocation of appropriate resources to areas with the highest safety risks.
• Ensure proper incident investigation processes are followed and that corrective and preventive actions are effectively closed.
• Conduct frequent site safety audits to identify non-compliant equipment and/or processes.
• Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to identified risks and prevent injuries.
• Audit record-keeping practices to ensure alignment with global WHS standards and local regulations.
• Audit workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure the accuracy and consistency of training, auditing, and scoring methods.
• Lead and mentor Safety Associates within your assigned facility, particularly during peak operational periods.
• Engage with Associates and leaders at the delivery station to gather input on safety program improvement opportunities and maintain open communication regarding progress and resolution of suggestions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Speak, write, and read fluently in English.
• Experience in a workplace health & safety (WHS) related field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Risk Assessment
• Safety Data Analysis
• Communication (Verbal and Written)
• Training and Instruction
• Environmental Knowledge
• Ergonomic Knowledge
• Incident Investigation
• Auditing
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification (Preferred)

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.