Workplace Health and Safety Officer, Workplace health and safety📣 Job Ad
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 | Contract Type | Full-time |
 | Workplace type | On-site |
 | Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Amazon is seeking a dedicated and proactive Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Officer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will partner closely with the site operations team at a delivery station to implement and enforce company safety policies, ensuring full compliance with all local and regional regulations. You will leverage lean principles and kaizen methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on reducing conditional and ergonomic risks to foster a safe and healthy working environment for our Associates. A successful candidate will excel at building trust and confidence with the Operations Team, inspiring change through comprehensive risk assessments and insightful safety data analysis.
The WHS Officer will serve as a key communicator, delivering clear, concise, and consistent messages both verbally and in writing. You will be responsible for instructing and training Operations Leaders on Amazon's WHS policies and assisting site operations teams in integrating these safety standards into their daily operations. Identifying best practices and incorporating them into our standards will be crucial for continuously enhancing the safety landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 a high standard of quality.
- Analyze safety metrics and review weekly and monthly incident trends to identify patterns and strategically allocate resources to areas with the highest safety risks.
- Ensure proper incident investigation procedures 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 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 the assigned facility, particularly during peak operational periods.
- Engage with the delivery station to solicit input from Safety teams, Associates, and leaders on opportunities for safety program improvement, maintaining open communication on progress and resolution.
- Ensure site leadership and Associates are trained and knowledgeable about their responsibilities under each policy, and audit the quality, delivery, and effectiveness of all required safety training.
- Manage the site's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) inventory and coordinate with procurement for necessary orders.
- Ensure compliance with site-specific PPE requirements.
- Implement best practices across the site.
- Implement and oversee Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) safety and yard safety systems.
- Ensure the proper usage of the standard Work Permit System at the site.
- Implement and ensure safe contractor management practices at the site.
- Ensure a basic safety training calendar for Associates is maintained and that training is delivered accordingly.
- Collaborate with the facility team to ensure the preventive maintenance of all fire protection and emergency equipment.
- Ensure basic fire fighting training and first aid training requirements are met.
Qualifications and Requirements
- WHS experience or relevant WHS qualifications.
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.
- Bachelor's degree.
- NEBOSH or IOSH certification.
- Good communication skills in both English and Arabic.
- Availability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, and/or weekends.
- 1-3 years of increasing responsibility in safety and/or environmental programs within manufacturing, production, or service operations.
- Ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses.
- Experience in emergency response and current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
- Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
Required Skills
- Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
- Lean Principles
- Kaizen
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Data Analysis
- Communication (Verbal and Written)
- Training and Instruction
- Environmental Knowledge
- Ergonomic Knowledge
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Accident Data Analysis
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Job Safety Analysis
- Emergency Response
- First Aid
- CPR
- Process Improvement
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Site WHS Officer will report to the Site WHS Manager and is expected to be flexible and available to work in shifts, including days, nights, and/or weekends.
Requirements
- Requires 2-5 Years experience
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