Job summary
Eram Talent is seeking a Safety Specialist in Jeddah to support the Safety Lead in implementing occupational health and safety programs across KAUST facilities, operations, maintenance and projects. The role focuses on field inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, training, contractor engagement and ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 and HSE policies.
Key responsibilities
- Support implementation and improvement of risk-based HSE programs across facilities and projects
- Conduct site inspections, safety audits and field verifications
- Perform hazard identification and risk assessments and verify controls
- Review HSE documents including method statements and permits-to-work
- Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
- Track corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure
- Develop and deliver safety training, toolbox talks and awareness sessions
- Provide practical HSE guidance to facility owners, project teams and contractors
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Science or related
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification required
- Certification or formal training in incident root cause analysis required
- Minimum 5 years relevant HSE experience
- Experience in hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
- Practical knowledge of controls for work at height, lifting, excavation and confined space
- Working knowledge of ISO 45001, auditing and incident investigation
- Excellent English communication for reports and documentation
Skills
Occupational Health & SafetyISO 45001Risk AssessmentIncident InvestigationAuditingContractor ManagementPermit-to-WorkHSE ReportingTraining DeliveryData Analysis
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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