September 24, 2024
Safety Senior Specialist – HSE
Role Purpose
- To lead and oversee all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs and ensure compliance with local laws, company standards, and international best practices across all facilities.
Key Accountabilities & Activities
- Develop and implement company-wide HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines based on legal requirements and industry standards.
- Conduct regular health and safety audits at all company sites, including gyms, offices, and public areas, identifying risks and ensuring immediate resolution.
- Monitor compliance with Civil Defense, Ministry of Labor, GOSI, and other local regulatory bodies, ensuring licenses, reports, and safety documentation are up to date.
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe incidents, producing root cause analysis reports and implementing corrective/preventive measures.
- Design and deliver HSE training for employees, including fire safety, emergency evacuation, hazard communication, PPE use, and hygiene protocols.
- Oversee emergency preparedness plans, including evacuation routes, assembly points, drills, and first aid station readiness.
- Lead safety briefings and toolbox talks with operational teams, especially in high-risk areas (e.g., construction, maintenance zones).
- Liaise with contractors and external vendors to verify their compliance with site-specific HSE requirements before allowing access to facilities.
- Keep incident logs, risk registers, and safety inspection checklists updated, and share monthly safety KPIs with senior leadership.
- Coordinate periodic medical checks, vaccinations, and health campaigns for staff.
- Suggest safety improvements and recommend new technologies, safety gear, or systems that enhance workplace well-being.
- Ensure safety training and compliance are embedded in the onboarding process for all new hires.
- Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and represent the company during official health and safety visits.
Experience & qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of HSE experience, preferably in sports, retail, or facilities-based environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
- NEBOSH, OSHA, or equivalent HSE certifications required.
- Knowledge of KSA safety regulations is mandatory.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment, safety audits, and compliance protocols.
- Effective trainer and communicator.
- Analytical and detail oriented.
- Strong leadership and enforcement ability.