Senior Inspector, Safety AMTPJ

Role Summary:

The Senior Safety Inspector is responsible for leading and managing all safety inspection activities across the company. Positioned between the Safety Inspector and Safety Supervisor roles, this position provides expert-level analysis, planning, and implementation of inspection strategies to maintain a high standard of workplace safety and compliance. The role emphasizes proactive inspection planning, regulatory alignment, mentoring inspectors, and data-driven decision-making.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Inspection Strategy and Execution:

• Develop a companywide safety inspection plan tailored to the company's operations, resources, and risk profile.
• Establish inspection criteria for various safety inspections (general, equipment, lifting, behavioural, compliance, etc.).
• Lead the execution of inspections and ensure timely follow-up on findings.
• Ensure imminent hazards identified during inspections are mitigated immediately.

2.Training, Coaching, and Guidance:

• Design and deliver coaching programs for Safety Inspectors to enhance inspection competency.
• Train line supervisors on pre-use equipment checks.
• Provide guidance during management safety walkthroughs.

3. Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze inspection data regularly to detect trends and recurring hazards.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual inspection performance reports.
• Present findings and recommendations to the Executive Safety Committee.

4. Regulatory Compliance and Record Management:

• Ensure inspection activities comply with ARAMCO HSE, national, and internal policies.
• Maintain organized and accessible records of all inspections and follow-up actions.
• Facilitate external audits and inspections by regulatory bodies.

5. Communication and Collaboration:

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on safety inspections for cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate closely with department managers on resolving inspection-related concerns.
• Track and verify closure of corrective actions linked to inspection outcomes.

6. Safety Culture and Risk Mitigation:

• Promote behavior-based safety observation techniques among inspectors.
• Support the development of SOPs by verifying actual practices during inspections
• Conduct quantified risk assessments in high-risk situations.
• Ensure high-risk activities under PTW are periodically checked.

Qualification and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field. A diploma in a related field may be accepted with substantial experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in safety inspection ideally in the oil & gas or heavy industry sectors.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.

Skills:

• Proficiency in safety regulations, inspection techniques, and hazard identification.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing capabilities.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management systems.