Safety Officer

Decima International is a leading professional services firm specializing in project management, planning, and advisory services for complex, large-scale developments. We partner with leading organizations in the technology and infrastructure sectors to deliver high-impact projects with precision and excellence.

We are seeking a site-based Safety Officer to monitor, enforce, and promote HSE compliance across data center construction projects.

The role focuses on safe execution of high-risk activities, site inspections, hazard identification, permit-to-work control, contractor compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture in mission-critical construction environments.

• →Monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with project HSE requirements.
• →Conduct regular safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and conditions.
• →Enforce Permit to Work procedures for high-risk activities.
• →Verify contractor compliance with approved method statements, risk assessments, and safety procedures.
• →Support toolbox talks, safety inductions, and workforce awareness sessions.
• →Verify LOTO implementation, energy isolation controls, and electrical safety practices.
• →Monitor lifting operations, hot works, work at height, confined space activities, and housekeeping.
• →Track and close safety observations, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• →Identify risks related to sequencing, site logistics, and multi-contractor interfaces.
• →Escalate major safety concerns and stop unsafe work when necessary.
• →Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis.
• →Maintain accurate HSE records, including incidents, near misses, and safety observations.
• →Coordinate with contractors, supervisors, and project teams on safety-related matters.
• →Participate in HSE meetings, coordination sessions, and safety reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Site HSE supervision experience in construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements on active construction sites.
• Experience with Permit to Work systems and high-risk activity controls.
• Familiarity with LOTO, energy isolation, and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to conduct safety inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Experience in incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge unsafe practices professionally.

• NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent HSE certification.
• Data center or mission-critical project exposure.
• Hyperscale or colocation facility experience.
• GCC construction project experience.
• Experience in MEP- and electrical-heavy project environments.
• Exposure to live site or phased handover environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001, OSHA standards, and local HSE regulations.

• HSE Site Supervision – Ability to monitor site activities and enforce safe systems of work.
• Hazard Identification – Strong capability in identifying risks, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.
• High-Risk Activity Control – Experience monitoring lifting, hot works, work at height, confined spaces, and electrical works.
• Compliance and Reporting – Skilled in inspections, observations, corrective actions, and HSE documentation.
• Contractor Coordination – Able to coordinate with contractors and site teams to maintain safety standards.
• Safety Culture – Ability to promote awareness, accountability, and proactive safety behavior on site.