Health & Safety Officer

About the role

We are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join our Production & Support team in Bahrain. The role involves reviewing work environments, developing safety programs, and ensuring compliance with local legislation to protect employees from chemical, physical and ergonomic hazards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain occupational health and safety policies, procedures and manuals.
• Identify potential hazards, oversee safe installation of equipment and implement preventive measures.
• Lead the Health & Safety team, conduct audits and promote a safety culture across the organization.
• Liaise with government authorities and ensure all reporting and regulatory requirements are met.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain emergency response plans, hazardous waste management and OHS compliance audits.
• Provide training to staff on safety practices and conduct off‑site safety audits.

Required profile

• Bahraini nationals with ≥3 years HSE experience or expatriates with ≥6 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Bahrain HSE laws and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Diploma or comparable health‑and‑safety qualification.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
• Positive attitude, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility.

Required skills

• Computer proficiency.