Confidential

Safety Engineer

Ahmadi, KuwaitPosted 5 days ago

Salary
AED 18k–25k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer / HSE Engineer to join our team immediately for a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) Project in Kuwait. Position: Safety Engineer Project: 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line Location: Kuwait Experience: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in similar HV/OHL projects Joining: Immediate Key Responsibilities • Implement and monitor the project HSE plan, procedures, and requirements. • Conduct regular safety inspections across transmission line work fronts and construction sites. • Identify hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented. • Monitor safety during excavation, foundation works, lifting operations, tower erection, working at height, and conductor/OPGW stringing. • Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, applicable regulations, and approved procedures. • Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and HSE awareness training. • Monitor permit-to-work systems and safe work practices. • Monitor lifting operations, work-at-height activities, electrical hazards, and site access requirements. • Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions. • Prepare and maintain HSE reports, risk assessments, inspection records, and related documentation. • Coordinate with project management, site engineers, subcontractors, and client/consultant HSE teams. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in similar HV/OHL construction projects. • Experience in 400 kV transmission line projects is highly preferred. • Strong knowledge of construction safety, lifting operations, working at height, excavation safety, and electrical safety. • NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent HSE certification is an advantage. • Strong communication, inspection, reporting, and risk assessment skills. • Ability to work effectively in a large outdoor/site-based project environment. • Immediate availability is mandatory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in similar HV/OHL construction projects. Experience in 400 kV transmission line projects is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of construction safety, lifting operations, working at height, excavation safety, and electrical safety. NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent HSE certification is an advantage. Strong communication, inspection, reporting, and risk assessment skills. Ability to work effectively in a large outdoor/site-based project environment. Immediate availability is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor the project HSE plan, procedures, and requirements. Conduct regular safety inspections across transmission line work fronts and construction sites. Identify hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented. Monitor safety during excavation, foundation works, lifting operations, tower erection, working at height, and conductor/OPGW stringing. Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, applicable regulations, and approved procedures. Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and HSE awareness training. Monitor permit-to-work systems and safe work practices. Monitor lifting operations, work-at-height activities, electrical hazards, and site access requirements. Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions. Prepare and maintain HSE reports, risk assessments, inspection records, and related documentation. Coordinate with project management, site engineers, subcontractors, and client/consultant HSE teams.

Skills

  • HSE management
  • risk assessment
  • safety inspections
  • electrical safety
  • lifting operations
  • work at height
  • excavation safety
  • permit to work
  • incident investigation
  • HSE reporting
  • toolbox talks
  • safety inductions
  • OSHA/IOSH/NEBOSH knowledge
  • construction safety management

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