Safety Officer (Shutdown)

We are seeking an experienced Safety Officer for an Oil & Gas shutdown project in Kuwait. Candidates must hold a NEBOSH IGC certificate and have a minimum of 5 years of HSE experience in the Oil & Gas industry. KOC/KNPC-approved Safety Officers or candidates holding equivalent operator approval are preferred/required as specified by the project.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of site safety management, Permit to Work (PTW), risk assessments, LOTO, confined space entry, hot work, and work-at-height safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and project safety requirements.

• Ensure proper implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) procedures for all assigned activities.

• Conduct risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before work commences.

• Monitor compliance with LOTO, confined space entry, hot work, and work-at-height requirements.

• Conduct regular site inspections and identify unsafe conditions and practices.

• Ensure personnel use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and HSE awareness sessions.

• Monitor shutdown activities involving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and other maintenance teams.

• Verify that safety precautions are in place before high-risk activities begin.

• Report incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions and assist with investigations.

• Maintain HSE documentation, inspection records, and daily safety reports.

• Coordinate with supervisors, site management, and client representatives to resolve safety issues.

• Support emergency preparedness and ensure compliance with site emergency response procedures.

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is mandatory.

• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

• KOC/KNPC-approved Safety Officer status or equivalent operator approval as required by the project.

• Strong knowledge of PTW, Risk Assessment, LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and Work at Height.

• Experience conducting site safety inspections, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.

• Good understanding of industrial HSE standards and incident reporting procedures.

• Previous experience in refinery or process plant shutdowns is preferred.

• Strong communication, reporting, and coordination skills.

• Immediate availability to join the shutdown project is preferred.

Key Skills:

• NEBOSH IGC

• Oil & Gas HSE Management

• KOC/KNPC Safety Approval

• Permit to Work (PTW)

• Risk Assessment & JSA

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Confined Space Entry

• Hot Work Safety

• Work-at-Height Safety

• Site Inspections & Toolbox Talks

• Incident Reporting & Investigation

• Shutdown & Refinery Safety