Safety Specialist

About the role

The Safety Specialist will be based on‑site in Tripoli, working under a contract arrangement to protect people, assets and the environment across Waha Oil Company’s oil and gas operations. You will ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards while supporting continuous improvement of safety performance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits and risk assessments of facilities, equipment and work processes.
• Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions and follow up on implementation.
• Support incident and accident investigations, perform root‑cause analysis and develop preventive action plans.
• Deliver practical safety training sessions to multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Update safety procedures and contribute to the development of the safety management system.

Required profile

• Proven experience in health, safety and occupational health within an industrial or oil & gas environment.
• Strong knowledge of environmental protection regulations and EHS compliance.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear safety training to diverse audiences.
• Experience in accident investigation and root‑cause analysis.
• Relevant safety or EHS certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) is highly beneficial.

Required skills

• Health & Safety
• Occupational Health
• Environment Health and Safety (EHS)
• Safety Training
• Accident Investigation
• Risk Assessment
• Safety Audits
• Safety Management Systems