Safety Specialist - dnata Safety
(Dubai International Airport) - 170000AT
This is a Leadership Role
Our Leaders focus on People and results, they engage, collaborate, inspire others and they consistently act as a role model. Our Leaders develop a culture where all their colleagues possess the skills, knowledge and confidence to work safely, feel respected and are engaged in helping everyone stay safe.
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and direction to dnata businesses on all matters related to Occupational Health and Safety to reduce risks, execute safe operations and coach on safety performance improvement.
Job Accountabilities
Plan
- Supports in the development of safety performance objectives and targets
- Develops with businesses safety improvement plans to meet dnata IMS targets
- Leads the business in implementation of Safe Place + Safe Person observation programs
- Plans significant incident investigations in line with dnata investigation procedure to determine root cause and corrective actions
- Designs and prepares specific procedures to support with the implementation of the IMS
- Plans safety campaigns with IMS promotions manager based on safety performance analyses and emerging trends
- Plans and prepares for internal HSE self-assessments and audits against the dnata IMS and external audits
- Facilitates the development of intervention plans for underperforming businesses to realign with dnata IMS requirements and performance targets
Lead
- Coaches and mentors Safety Advisors in their professional and operational development
- Leads project teams in the development of safety related intervention program
Execute
- Liaises with the local Head of Safety on safety performance issues to align with targets
- Facilitates the implementation of dnata safety and standards and monitors the effectiveness within businesses
- Provides technical assistance and leads incident investigations of the circumstances and root causes of incidents
- Acts as an interim Head of Safety during external absences in country
Qualifications & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in training / safety or related field
- Qualifications from a recognized international institute or association
Experience:
- 8-10 years of experience in safety including at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role
Knowledge and Skills:
- Advanced knowledge with safety related requirements in interpreting OHS regulations, and safety codes.
- Advanced knowledge of observation programs and behavioural based safety
- Advanced communication skills, investigations skills, planning and organizing skills, presentation and facilitation skills, professional writing skills
- Advanced computer and IT literacy, data collection and analyses skills
Additional Requirements:
- Must be physically able to work in conditions relevant to Airport ground, catering and cargo operations.
- Must be willing to travel 50% of the time.
- Ability to pass safety sensitive medical.
Salary and Benefits
At dnata, our style of delighting customers is unique. That's why we attract the best people in the industry - people who can apply imagination to their work. We are growing quickly - and we are looking for people to join our global family of 20,000 employees. As one of the largest air services providers in the world, our services on the ground keep the world in the air. You'll find dnata in 38 countries offering customers our expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering. We believe in the power of our people - and we're always on the look-out for potential stars to help us deliver the promises our customers make. Be a part of our success story. If you want to join us, please visit emirates.com/careers to apply. We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams, the local currency of the UAE. The Dirham is linked to the Special Drawing Right of the International Monetary Fund and it has been held constant against the US dollar since the end of 1980 at a mid-rate of approximately US$1=Dh3.66. Besides generous travel benefits normally associated with an airline, this managerial role also has excellent leave and health care packages, accommodation, power and water paid for, along with transport benefits, life insurance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers. By viewing the 'Dubai Lifestyle' section in the careers website you can also consider the many benefits of Dubai as a location to live and work in.