SAFETY OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor compliance with project HSE lifting and marine safety plans.
- Ensure adherence to Qatar Energy LNG contractor standards and legal regulations.
- Coordinate with logistics and lifting teams for safe loading/unloading operations.
- Review lifting plans and verify equipment certifications and maintenance records.
- Conduct routine site and equipment safety inspections.
- Ensure lifting gear is inspected certified and properly tagged.
- Supervise critical and over-water lifts ensuring proper planning and briefing.
- Monitor weather tides and coordinate with marine traffic before operations.
- Verify marine crew qualifications and vessel safety equipment compliance.
- Enforce use of PPE including life jackets and fall protection near water.
- Inspect marine platforms barges and construction zones daily.
- Stop unsafe acts immediately and escalate to the HSE Manager.
- Investigate incidents and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
- Conduct inductions toolbox talks and emergency drills.
- Maintain inspection records and submit regular HSE reports.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
- NEBOSH IGC or equivalent.
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) training/certification.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in marine civil construction projects with significant lifting operations.
- Knowledge of Qatari HSE laws IMO SOLAS regulations and ISO 45001 standards.
- Strong leadership communication and incident investigation skills.
Key Competencies
- Expert knowledge of lifting and rigging safety.
- Strong awareness of marine operational hazards.
- Proactive hazard identification and mitigation.
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams in safety matters.