Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment
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- Jeddah, Makkah
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive fire safety programs for large-scale urban development and high-rise projects, including fire prevention strategies, emergency evacuation procedures, and fire suppression system management tailored to complex building environments
- Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments on high-rise structures and master-planned developments to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with all applicable fire, life, and safety codes and regulations specific to Saudi Arabia and the organization's operational requirements, particularly for large-scale urban projects
- Design and deliver safety training programs to employees at all levels, ensuring comprehensive understanding of emergency procedures and safety protocols specific to high-rise and complex urban environments
- Investigate safety incidents and near-misses, documenting findings and implementing preventive measures to avoid future occurrences across multiple project sites
- Maintain detailed safety documentation, records, and reports, including inspection logs, incident reports, and compliance certifications for large-scale master plan projects
- Coordinate with emergency response teams, local authorities, and project stakeholders to develop and test emergency response plans and evacuation procedures for high-rise buildings and urban developments
- Analyze safety data and metrics across large-scale projects to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and recommend program enhancements
- Stay current with evolving safety regulations, industry best practices, and technological advancements in fire and life safety systems, particularly as they apply to high-rise construction and urban master planning
- Collaborate with facility management, engineering teams, and department heads to integrate safety considerations into all organizational operations, master plan developments, and high-rise construction projects
- Apply engineering expertise to evaluate and optimize fire safety system designs and life safety infrastructure in complex, large-scale urban environments
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the engineering field
- Proven track record of working on large-scale urban master plan projects with high-rise building developments
- Demonstrated expertise in fire safety systems, life safety code compliance, and emergency preparedness program management within complex urban environments
- Strong knowledge of fire suppression systems, detection systems, and life safety equipment as applied to high-rise structures
- Extensive experience conducting risk assessments, hazard analysis, and safety audits on large-scale development projects
- Proficiency in analyzing safety data and developing evidence-based safety improvement initiatives for master-planned developments
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills with the ability to maintain comprehensive safety records and reports across multiple project sites
- Strong communication and presentation abilities, with experience developing and delivering safety training programs to diverse audiences
- In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabian fire and safety regulations and international safety standards applicable to urban development
- Demonstrated experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and preventive measure implementation
- Proficiency in safety management systems and emergency response coordination for complex, multi-site operations
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams and project stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail in high-complexity environments
- Professional demeanor with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels