Job Description

Industry:  Transportation & Storage

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's Safety, Health, Risk, Environmental and Quality (SHREQ) Management System The role focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risks, conducting audits and investigations, and continuously improving workplace safety performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety, health, risk, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture and employee safety awareness across the organization.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate preventive and corrective actions.
• Conduct and coordinate internal and external safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Monitor and report safety performance, KPIs, incidents, and corrective actions to management.
• Lead or participate in accident and incident investigations and ensure proper follow-up.
• Develop and review safety policies, procedures, training programs, and emergency response plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety legislation, regulatory requirements, and relevant standards.
• Monitor operational activities to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Manage employee safety training, medical standards, drug and alcohol management, and fatigue management programs.
• Coordinate injury management and workplace safety initiatives.
• Work closely with management and operational teams to identify safety improvements and maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Main Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Relevant safety certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA, CSP, CIH, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Additional safety-related training or investigation qualifications are preferred.

Professional Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in safety management or a related role.
• Experience in transport, construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, or other relevant industries
• Proven experience implementing safety programs, policies, and management systems.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and safety legislation.
• Experience in incident investigation, reporting, risk assessment, and hazard identification.
• Experience with ISO standards and safety auditing is preferred.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Strong knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and risk management.
• Ability to conduct safety audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Strong emergency response and crisis management skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to train and educate employees on safety practices.
• Strong commitment to promoting a positive safety culture.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and travel when required.