Safety & Security Officer

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safety & Security Officer to drive a world-class safety culture within our fast-paced 3PL warehouse operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This critical role is responsible for the safety of all personnel the secure handling of goods and ensuring absolute compliance with local regulatory bodies focusing specifically on warehousing and logistics hazards.

If you have a proven track record of implementing robust safety systems in a high-volume logistics environment in KSA we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance & System Management:

Ensure strict adherence to Saudi Arabian Labor Law HRSD Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) standards and Saudi Civil Defense regulations.

Develop implement and maintain HSE policies tailored to specific warehouse risks (e.g. Material Handling Equipment (MHE) racking battery charging).

Maintain all required legal documentation (e.g. Civil Defense licenses inspection records MHE certifications).

Act as the primary liaison during government inspections (HRSD Civil Defense) and prepare management reports.

Monitor and manage on-site security guards and contractor safety compliance.

2. Warehouse Hazard Control & Risk Assessment:

Conduct frequent inspections to identify risks specific to a logistics environment (e.g. MHE operation pedestrian-vehicle interaction racking damage manual handling ergonomics).

Lead Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Risk Assessments (RA) for core warehouse activities (receiving put-away picking dispatch).

Implement and enforce critical safety programs including a robust Traffic Management Plan for safe pedestrian/MHE segregation Permit to Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

3. Training & Safety Culture Promotion:

Develop and deliver site-specific safety inductions and engaging toolbox talks focused on warehousing hazards (forklift safety safe lifting emergency evacuation from racking aisles).

Champion a proactive safety culture where Near Miss reporting is actively encouraged and recognized.

4. Incident Management & Emergency Preparedness:

Lead thorough investigations into all workplace incidents (MHE collisions racking strikes injuries) to determine root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Ensure the daily inspection and operational safety of MHE and storage racking systems.

Coordinate the maintenance and readiness of all safety and emergency equipment (fire extinguishers spill kits PPE).

Organize and execute emergency drills (e.g. fire drills) relevant to the warehouse layout.

Essential Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree or 3-year Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Engineering Logistics or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years as a Safety Officer with a strong preference for experience in a 3PL Logistics or Warehousing environment in Saudi Arabia.

Mandatory Knowledge: Proven practical knowledge of Saudi Labor Law HRSD and Civil Defense regulations is essential.

Certifications (Highly Preferred): Professional international certifications such as NEBOSH IGC IOSH Managing Safely or OSHA 30-Hour.

Core Skills: Excellent communication proactive problem-solving and a deep commitment to compliance excellence.

Preferred Experience:

Experience or knowledge of food safety standards (e.g. HACCP ISO 22000 SFDA requirements) is a significant advantage.

Language: Fluency in both Arabic & English (spoken & written).

The Opportunity: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safety & Security Officer to drive a world-class safety culture within our fast-paced 3PL warehouse operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This critical role is responsible for the safety of all personnel the secure handling of go...