EHS Specialist

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Nationality: Filipino

Experience: Minimum 2 years in EHS roles

Language Requirement: English fluency is mandatory

Job Summary:

We are seeking a qualified and proactive EHS Specialist to join our team in Dammam. The ideal candidate will be responsible for promoting a safe and sustainable workplace by implementing and overseeing comprehensive Environment, Health, and Safety programs. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with hands-on experience in risk assessments, incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and compliance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and evaluate physical, chemical, and biological hazards in the workplace.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training programs, including emergency response, hazardous materials handling, and safe work practices.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near-misses, and accidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor emissions and resource usage to ensure compliance with environmental standards and minimize environmental impact.
• Oversee occupational health initiatives, including exposure monitoring and coordinating appropriate health screenings.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for various scenarios, such as chemical spills, fires, and other potential hazards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports of safety inspections, audits, training sessions, and incident records.
• Collaborate closely with management, engineers, and cross-functional departments to foster a strong safety culture across the facility.

Additional Scope & Leadership:

• Identify, initiate, and implement large-scale EHS programs and projects.
• Independently develop plans, business justifications, resource allocations, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Design strategies for training and internal communications related to EHS.
• Establish core EHS systems such as compliance, auditing, and incident response.
• Lead investigation teams for major EHS incidents and develop effective response plans.
• Oversee internal or external EHS audits and assessments.
• Represent the company in the development of internal policies and influence external EHS standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Drive environmental impact reduction initiatives both internally and externally.