Job Description Job purpose & Scope: Technical Authority on all aspects of Safety, Lifesaving and Fire prevention/protection equipment. Provide expert advice on all matters related to Company’s & Contractors’ Safety, Lifesaving and Fire prevention/protection equipment. Review, update and manage the Company’s procedures and standard specifications related to Safety, Lifesaving and Fire prevention/protection equipment and carry out audits and compliance checks. Report gaps, recommend corrective actions and follow up to ensure closure. Assist in preparing the Corporate HSE budget and carry out cost control duties. Principal Accountability: Develop and maintain updated the Company’s standardized procurement procedure for Safety, Lifesaving and Fire prevention/protection equipment, including PPE. Develop the Company’s standard specifications for Safety, Lifesaving and Fire prevention/protection equipment, and keep abreast with latest developments/amendments in the codes/standards/statutory requirements to ensure they remain aligned and up to date. Inspect, audit, monitor and advise on all matters related to Companys & Contractors’ Safety, Lifesaving and Fire prevention/protection equipment. Carry out the Pan-Company level technical review, assessment and evaluation of all Safety, Lifesaving and Fire prevention/protection equipment related to all projects, and issue necessary recommendations/approvals. Prepare Blanket Contracts for all sites that cover the Servicing and Maintenance of Safety, Lifesaving and Fire prevention/protection equipment. Review and update requirements for Contractor Safety. Lifesaving and Fire prevention/protection equipment and assist in conducting inspections of equipment related to both operations and projects to ensure compliance prior to mobilization to sites. Maintain the record of foam concentrate analysis for all sites and arrange the testing and analysis of foam concentrate through third party approved laboratory. Review and approve the specifications of new fire trucks and rapid intervention vehicles for both operations and projects. Monitor to completion the Pan-Company Halon phase-out project, and review/approve in liaison with Corporate HSE Loss Prevention group, the specifications of new fire suppression systems. Review the technical specifications and liaise with Commercial Department, suppliers, agents and Company sites’ functional safety units to evaluate technically, efficient operation of equipment and ensure its conformity with local and international standards and specifications. Liaise with concerned departments/sites for updating standards/specifications and inspection of Companys safety equipment. Carry out necessary tests/checks to ensure efficient operation and compliance with standards and update records accordingly. Desired Candidate Profile - B.Sc. in mechanical/chemical/Safety engineering or equivalent - Safety related Degree/Diploma (NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent) - 5 - 7 years in loss prevention job in the oil/Gas industry - Good knowledge of English and good knowledge of Arabic is preferable - Good knowledge of International HSE Standards, Codes and Regulations relevant to Fire, Safety and Life Saving Equipment in the Oil/Gas Industry - Good knowledge of Standards, Codes and Regulations and equipment specifications relevant to equipment used in hazardous areas Keyword: mechanical , chemical , Safety engineering, NEBOSH , IOSH , Fire prevention, safety , protection , Maintenance