Safety Officer (EHS) – Oil & Gas Industry

About the role

NAFFCO is looking for a qualified Safety Officer (EHS) to support its oil & gas operations in Fujairah. The role focuses on maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with EHS regulations, and driving continuous improvement of safety programs.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections and deliver safety training across the workplace.
• Prepare and maintain safety reports, including near‑miss, accident investigations, HIRA, and aspect & impact assessments.
• Enforce adherence to safety standards and ensure employee compliance with organizational requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of NAFFCO Group EHS programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Participate in EHS site audits, inspections, and routine safety surveys.
• Assist in drafting audit documentation and reports, tracking corrective and preventive actions, and monitoring trends.

Required profile

• SARS‑approved Safety Officer Certificate (mandatory).
• Proven experience in safety inspection, reporting, and training.
• Strong knowledge of HIRA, incident investigation, and environmental aspect/impact assessment.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems and compliance requirements.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and enforce safety discipline across teams.

Required skills

• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• Incident investigation
• Environmental aspect/impact assessment
• EHS management system proficiency