Overview

Safety Officer Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Decima International

Title

Safety Officer – Data Center Projects

Location

Onsite

Employment Type

Full-time

Nationality Requirement

Any nationality

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with project HSE requirements.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and conditions.
  • Enforce Permit to Work procedures for high‑risk activities.
  • Verify contractor compliance with approved method statements, risk assessments, and safety procedures.
  • Support toolbox talks, safety inductions, and workforce awareness sessions.
  • Verify LOTO implementation, energy isolation controls, and electrical safety practices.
  • Monitor lifting operations, hot works, work at height, confined space activities, and housekeeping.
  • Track and close safety observations, non‑conformances, and corrective actions.
  • Identify risks related to sequencing, site logistics, and multi‑contractor interfaces.
  • Escalate major safety concerns and stop unsafe work when necessary.
  • Support emergency preparedness activities: drills, incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis.
  • Maintain accurate HSE records including incidents, near misses, and safety observations.
  • Coordinate with contractors, supervisors, and project teams on safety‑related matters.
  • Participate in HSE meetings, coordination sessions, and safety reviews.

Qualifications Essential Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Site HSE supervision experience in construction environments.
  • Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements on active construction sites.
  • Experience with Permit to Work systems and high‑risk activity controls.
  • Familiarity with LOTO, energy isolation, and electrical safety practices.
  • Ability to conduct safety inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
  • Experience in incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge unsafe practices professionally.

Nice to Have

  • NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent HSE certification.
  • Data center or mission‑critical project exposure.
  • Hyperscale or colocation facility experience.
  • GCC construction project experience.
  • Experience in MEP‑ and electrical‑heavy project environments.
  • Exposure to live site or phased handover environments.
  • Familiarity with ISO
    45001, OSHA standards, and local HSE regulations.

Core Competencies

  • HSE Site Supervision
  • Hazard Identification
  • High‑Risk Activity Control
  • Compliance and Reporting
  • Contractor Coordination
  • Safety Culture

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Title: Safety Officer

Company: Decima International

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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