Safety Specialist II📣 Job Ad

About the Role

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company is seeking a Safety Specialist II to join its team in Saudi Arabia. This role is designed to support the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) oversight for the Neom Green Hydrogen Project. The Specialist will work closely with experienced EHS Leaders, focusing on the development and growth of the NGHC EHS management system and fostering a strong safety culture. This position offers an opportunity to engage in various aspects of a large-scale project, contributing to the evaluation and monitoring of health and safety hazards and developing strategies to control workplace risks. The role reports to the Green Hydrogen Elements EHS&S Director.

As an EHSS Specialist II, you will provide essential EHS guidance, communication, and support for all work conducted on the Neom Green Hydrogen Project construction sites. This involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the NGHC EHS Plan across all project sites.
• Assist the project team in identifying and addressing project safety concerns.
• Participate actively in the NGHC EHS inspection and auditing program.
• Engage in a developmental training program to gain safety knowledge in areas such as Construction Safety, including Excavations, Scaffolding, Working at Heights, Cranes & Mobile Equipment, and Lifting safety.
• Develop an understanding of and monitor controls for Environment, Health, and Safety related risks, including aspects and impacts.
• Learn and ensure the accurate and full implementation of Permit To Work (PTW) processes at site.
• Understand and monitor the implementation of Contractor Safety Programs, ensuring safe work practices are reviewed and monitored on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure EHS information is provided to site teams when requested.
• Actively participate in safety promotion events, campaigns, competitions, and established programs.
• Participate in Behaviour Based Safety Programs.
• Review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and/or Method Statements developed by contractors or sub-contractors to ensure all risks are adequately mitigated.
• Review NGHC EHS Safety Management Systems & Programs.
• Attend Contractor Tool Box Talks (TBTs) and provide input where applicable.
• Learn and apply incident reporting procedures to ensure EHS-related incidents are reported, investigated, and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Be part of incident investigations when required.
• Support the implementation of the NGHC Emergency Response Plan.
• Provide indirect support to the Incident Management Team during emergency response situations.
• Participate in Emergency Response Drills and After-Action Reviews.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of different religious, ethnic, and cultural groups.
• Lead by example in all work activities.
• Drive Health & Safety standards to foster a cohesive safety culture through effective communication, positive reinforcement, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor Degree minimum.
• 1-3 years of work experience or be a recent university graduate.
• Proficiency with computers and MS Office.
• Completion of EHS-related training and courses.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Fluent in spoken Arabic.
• Good technical skills with a systematic and thorough approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently with excellent project management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to become familiar with all aspects of construction methodologies that maintain a safe workplace.
• Ability to acquire training in areas of Construction Safety, including Excavations, Scaffolding, Working at Heights, Environmental Management, Cranes & Mobile Equipment, and Lifting safety.
• Being a good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physically fit and able to spend a significant portion of the day on site.
• Ability to work effectively within a multifaceted/multinational organizational matrix with a variety of working relationships.
• Willingness to travel and be based in a remote location.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations pertaining to the specific trade or activity being managed.
• Proven integrity and high personal standards of behavior.
• Familiarity with safe work practices associated with construction methodologies.

Required Skills

• EHS management system development and implementation.
• Fostering a strong safety culture.
• Identification and assessment of health and safety hazards.
• Development and implementation of risk control strategies.
• Expertise in Construction Safety principles, including Excavations, Scaffolding, Working at Heights, Cranes & Mobile Equipment, and Lifting safety.
• Understanding and management of Environment, Health, and Safety related risks.
• Proficiency in Permit To Work (PTW) processes.
• Knowledge of Contractor Safety Programs.
• Experience in safety promotion events and initiatives.
• Familiarity with Behaviour Based Safety Programs.
• Ability to review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Method Statements.
• Understanding of EHS Safety Management Systems & Programs.
• Experience attending and contributing to Contractor Tool Box Talks (TBTs).
• Proficiency in incident reporting and investigation procedures.
• Familiarity with Emergency Response Plans and procedures.
• Support for Incident Management Teams.
• Participation in Emergency Response Drills and After-Action Reviews.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong listening skills and ability to take feedback.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Effective project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in time-critical situations.
• Excellent organization and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to access heights via ladders or scaffolding.
• Ability to work in a multifaceted/multinational organizational matrix.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia. The role requires a willingness to travel and be based in a remote location. The successful candidate will be physically fit and able to spend a significant portion of the day on site, including the ability to access heights via ladders or scaffolding. The work environment involves operating within a multifaceted/multinational organizational matrix.