Job Description:

Safety Engineer

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Parsons is looking for a skilled Safety Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of construction sites and workers on sewerage, surface, and ground water networks projects, implement safety protocols, conduct inspections, and provide guidance to minimize risks and maintain a safe working environment on-site.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Implementing and enforcing safety plans to ensure all construction activities related to sewerage, surface, and ground water networks projects are conducted in compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
• Conducting regular safety audits and inspections on-site, identifying potential hazards related to drainage, sewerage, and water network construction activities, such as excavation, trenching, and underground works.
• Providing safety training to project teams and workers on proper safety procedures, emergency response actions, and safe work practices specific to sewerage, drainage, and water network projects.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of emergency response plans, particularly in response to incidents like trench collapses, confined space work, or hazardous material handling.
• Coordinating with other site engineers to ensure that safety standards are met during the planning and execution of construction activities for sewerage, surface, and ground water networks projects.
• Monitoring compliance with safety equipment use, including PPE, and ensuring that it is provided and used properly by all on-site personnel.
• Investigating accidents and incidents, preparing reports, identifying root causes, and working with the project team to implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Preparing and maintaining safety-related documentation, such as safety reports, risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance records for sewerage, drainage, and water network projects.
• Promoting a safety-conscious culture on-site, engaging with workers and subcontractors to ensure safety standards are consistently met.
• Assisting in the coordination of safety drills and the monitoring of site safety performance, ensuring preparedness for emergency situations on sewerage and water network sites.
• Cooperating with regulatory bodies and assisting in audits to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, particularly for underground and drainage works.
• Ensuring the effective use of safety management software and tools to track safety activities, incidents, and compliance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety engineering, with at least 3 years focused on sewerage, surface, and ground water networks projects or similar construction works.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines (local, state, and international) related to sewerage, drainage, and water network systems.
• Experience in conducting safety inspections and audits for sewerage, drainage, and water network projects, identifying hazards such as excavation risks, trench safety, and confined space entry.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience in accident investigation and implementing corrective actions to prevent incidents in construction environments, particularly sewerage and underground water networks.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response planning for sewerage and drainage works, including confined space work, trenching, and excavation safety.
• Proficiency in using safety management software and computer tools to track safety issues, incidents, and compliance.
• Ability to coordinate and work as part of a team, collaborating with other engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safety standards are met across all project activities.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA, or equivalent in health and safety management are highly desirable.
• Experience working in the Gulf region with familiarity of local regulations and safety standards, particularly for sewerage, surface, and ground water network projects.
• Experience in trenching, dewatering, and excavation safety, specifically in sewerage and water network construction environments.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety issues, especially those related to drainage systems, stormwater management, and water networks.
• Strong leadership skills to influence and collaborate with site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to maintain a safe work environment.
• Experience with technology tools to enhance safety performance, including mobile safety apps and real-time monitoring of site safety.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team to meet the project’s overall safety objectives.

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