Safety Technician

About the role

Awtad is looking for a dedicated Safety Technician in Riyadh to support the implementation and monitoring of workplace safety programs. The role ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, helps conduct safety inspections, identifies hazards and promotes a safety culture across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing safety policies and procedures.
• Report and document safety incidents, accidents and near-misses, and investigate them to recommend corrective actions.
• Provide safety training and awareness sessions to employees.
• Maintain safety equipment and ensure its proper use and upkeep.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with management to promote a safety culture.

Required profile

• Technical diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, with relevant practical training in workplace safety.
• Experience monitoring high-risk activities such as electrical work, hot work, working at heights, mechanical maintenance and lifting and material handling.
• Experience ensuring proper use of PPE.
• NEBOSH and OSHA certifications, plus Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) accreditation as a Technician.
• Saudi nationality.
• Professional proficiency in Arabic and English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with safety management software and tools.
• Plus: experience with Permit to Work (PTW), risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Plus: experience working with maintenance teams and ensuring employee and contractor compliance.

What we offer

• Private health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Training and development.