Summary
Botanica, a subsidiary of Red Sea Global, is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to support H&S management for its nursery operations. The role includes workplace inspections, risk assessments, audits, employee and contractor training, emergency planning, incident investigations, and safety reporting. Applicants should have relevant H&S experience, an occupational health and safety certificate, and knowledge of applicable regulations and procedures. NEBOSH IGC is required; Saudi Council of Engineers registration is preferred.
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Redefining Sustainability | Innovating for the Future | Creating a Lasting Impact
Botanica is a subsidiary of Red Sea Global and is part of the Red Sea Global Group of companies. We specialize in providing dedicated sustainable greenery across Red Sea Global’ s destinations ensuring careful integration of new species with local flora.
As a subsidiary, Botanica benefits from shared strategic goals and collaborative initiatives within the Red Sea Global group of companies, enhancing our ability to serve our clients effectively.
Spanning over 1 million square meters, driving our planet-first approach to sustainability. Since 2020, we have cultivated over 5 million plants, with an ambitious goal of 30 million by 2030, shaping the natural landscapes of The Red Sea & Amaala. With a team of passionate professionals—40% from the local community—and an unwavering commitment to ecological harmony, we are pioneering new global benchmarks in sustainable development.
Why Join Us?
- Sustainability at Scale: Be part of a project that’s transforming landscapes and preserving biodiversity.
- Innovate & Grow: Work with industry experts in a fast-evolving environment.
- Global Recognition: Join a company shaping the future of sustainable tourism and development.
- Work in a Natural Paradise: Contribute to world-class projects in breathtaking locations.
Be the Change. Join the World’s Most Visionary Developer
Job Purpose:
- We are seeking a responsible H&S Specialist to ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental policies and guidelines.
- Your primary role will be advising on measures to minimize hazards and maintain a safe working environment.
- Vigilance in identifying violations is crucial.
- The ideal candidate is a dedicated individual who strictly adheres to Health, Safety, and Environmental laws and regulations.
- Your focus will be on preventive measures, requiring attentiveness and proactive thinking.
- Detail orientation is essential, especially during emergencies.
- Your objective is to establish a workplace that meets legal safety standards and cultivates a culture of prioritizing health, safety, and environment.
- The H&S Specialist – Nursery H&S advises and assists in the implementation and monitoring of the H&S strategy and management within the subsidiary..
Job Responsibilities:
- Compile safety programs.
- Maintain compliance with all safety regulations and standardize H&S to remain consistent.
- Establish a cordial and professional relationship with employees.
- Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and audits to identify potential health, safety, and environmental hazards, and recommend appropriate control measures.
- Support for development job safety analysis or risk assessment and review.
- Initiate, organize, and perform H&S trainings of employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and promote safety culture by encouraging safe work practices and recognizing employees who follow safety guidelines.
- Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority.
- Develop and implement emergency response plans and coordinate emergency drills.
- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes.
- Prepare reports on occurrences, compile & maintain relevant registers, and provide statistical information to reporting manager and/or his/her immediate superior.
- Promote a positive safety culture by fostering employee engagement, recognition, and continuous improvement in HSE performance.
Job Requirements:
Qualification and Experience:
- Proven experience as H&S Professional.
- Enthusiasm and attention to detail always.
- In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g., OSHA/EMS, Saudi Arabia’s HSE, COSHH, Confined Space, Lifting Operations, Excavations) and HSE procedures.
- Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
- Experience in writing reports and policies/guidelines for health, safety, and environment.
- Good communication skills to explain safety procedures and regulations clearly and concisely.
- Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, MS Word; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Diligent with great attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present, and explain health, safety, and environment topics.
- Certificate in occupational health, safety, and environment.
Skills:
- Constructions or Operations work scopes, at least two (3) years relevant experience
- NEBOSH IGC
- Emergency drills
- Fire Fighting
- First Aid
- Occupational Health
- Report Preparation
- Safety Audit
- Safety Training
- Saudi Council of Engineers, preferred.