Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Safety &Security Officer will be responsible for monitoring the day-to-day operations of the organisation and report deviations from standards. Safety & Security Officer will be responsible in assisting with the implementation of safe & secure behavioural practices at all levels of the organisation and continually improve the safety culture and performance.

Main accountabilities include:

• Responsible for implementation of Health, Safety & Environment standards at MASIL.
• Assist Health, Safety & Environmental Manager and Security & Compliance Manager in achieving their responsibilities in respect of managing health, safety and security within their units.
• Support Managers in undertaking the protective and preventative measures necessary to achieve compliance with safety & security legislation as it applies to them.
• Co-ordinate the activity necessary to comply with corporate policy as it applies to them.
• Report any breaches of statutory requirements or company best practice to the Business Unit Manager.
• Undertake the training necessary to ensure proper understanding of their responsibilities and relevant corporate policy.
• Supervise staff to ensure that they are working in a safe manner without risk to themselves or others.
• Ensure the consistent reporting of all accidents, incidents or near misses to the Business Unit Manager.
• All ground operations are supervised and controlled.
• Operations are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements of customer airlines in addition to internal standards.
• Support the company's Fair & Just Culture

Commercial and operational responsibilities:

• Assist with the development, implementation, and improvement of Safety & Security Management Systems, processes, and procedures to support business operations.
• Assist with the communication of information on Safety & Security Management Systems throughout the organisation and promote Safety & Security awareness through various communication channels in consultation with all relevant departments.
• Prepare Safety & Security documentation as per the requirements.
• Undertake SMART inspections internally and with third parties (contractors) as per the approved MASIL inspection program as directed by HSE Manager and SC Manager.
• Ensure SMART inspection numbers meet or exceed the target set within the Company.
• Follow up on the preventive and / or corrective actions identified during the inspections and monitor the timely closing of the actions in coordination with other departments.
• Assist in the development, facilitate and review of risk assessments for routine and non-routine activities.
• Record Safety & Security key performance indicators monthly and issue reports as necessary. Suggest and advise changes to ensure continuous improvement on any additional effective KPIs to be added in the system as part of continual improvement.
• Develops, implements, and encourages the behavioural based safety culture in the organization through safe job observations and top management inspections.
• Perform weekly Workplace Inspections in MASIL facilities to check, record and promote a safe workplace.
• Support other Safety & Security staff as and when required.
• Actively participate in the incident investigations and prepare required reports in consultation with management.
• Act as the Safety & Security representative as required by HSE Manager and SC Manager in MASIL and regulatory HSE meetings and committees.
• Diligently perform any other reasonable work or related tasks at the request of the HSE Manager& SC Manager.

Functional responsibilities:

• Work with all personnel to maintain, enhance and manage effective safety & security systems.
• Ensure daily, weekly &monthly safety and security reports are generated and shared with relevant Manager.
• Report any incident within the given timelines in consultation with the respective Manager.
• Adhere to and encourage adherence to all corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintain coordination and effective working relationships with IAW and MASIL teams.
• Ensure proper record keeping.
• Support the Station to achieve ISAGO accrued.

Compliance

Carry out all activities of the role and processing activities (as above) as directed by the Company through its policies, procedures, and training to ensure the success of the operation including the following:

• Full compliance:

o Health & Safety

o Training

o Equal Opportunities

o Harassment

o Data Protection

o Security

• Remain up to date with all station notices relating to policies and procedures
• Remain up to date with all relevant operational, systems and Customer Service training
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment at all times
• Comply with the Company's open, fair, and honest reporting culture

Professional Standards

• Respectful, supportive, and friendly approach
• Clear and honest communication
• Passionate and driven.
• Flexible and understanding of changing priorities and situations.
• Punctual and reliable
• Confident and focused

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree holder in any field.
• Fluent in written and spoken Arabic.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English is essential.
• Minimum one-year work experience preferably in aviation sector or in Safety or Security.
• Minimum requirement of intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and applications.
• Ability to create new reports and tools for use by employees and management.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with external agencies, airlines and airport authorities.
• Willing to complete the NEBOSH International General Certificate within 18 months of appointment.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!

Need more detail? Feel free to contact [ Lora Taan ] for further information. The closing date for submissions is [27 Jan 2025 ].