Safety Engineer - OVID Construction PLC, Addis-Abeba

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Job Title: Safety Engineer Number of positions: 06 PositionsDuties & Responsibilities  About the CompanyOVID Construction Plc, established in 2013, is a Design and Build (DB) company with G -1 building construction license. It is legally registered and operates in Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya having over 7,000 permanent and temporary employees including highly experienced staff from different areas of specialization. The founder has brought in vast industrial experience and knowledge and values a cost-effective yet efficient approach to construction.OVID Construction has introduced several advanced building technology systems, which makes the company different and unique from other construction companies. Our company is the pioneer in introducing Ready-Mix concrete, Magnesium board/panel technology, Light Gauge Steel, K Span, and Kum Kang building system to Ethiopia and maybe East Africa.This guarantees customer satisfaction and trust by providing high-quality products, high service that is useful, safe, and reliable.Health & Safety PlanningDevelop site safety planPrepare risk assessment and method statementsIdentify workplace hazardsImplement safety control measuresSite Safety SupervisionMonitor daily site activitiesEnsure workers use PPE (helmet, gloves, safety shoes, harness, etc.)Enforce safety rules and proceduresStop unsafe work when necessaryRisk Assessment & Hazard ControlConduct regular safety inspectionsIdentify unsafe conditions and behaviorsRecommend corrective actionsMonitor high-risk activities (working at height, excavation, lifting operations)Training & AwarenessConduct safety induction for new employeesProvide toolbox talksOrganize safety training programsPromote safety awareness cultureAccident InvestigationInvestigate incidents and near-miss casesIdentify root causesPrepare accident reportsRecommend preventive measuresCompliance & Legal RequirementsEnsure compliance with local labor and safety lawsMaintain safety documentationCoordinate with government safety inspectorsEnsure adherence to company HSE policiesEmergency PreparednessDevelop emergency response planOrganize fire drillsEnsure availability of first aid kits and fire extinguishersCoordinate emergency response during incidentsReporting & DocumentationPrepare daily/weekly/monthly safety reportsMaintain accident recordsReport safety statistics to managementMonitor safety performance indicatorsKey Skills RequiredKnowledge of occupational health & safety standardsRisk assessment skillsStrong observation and inspection abilityCommunication and training skillsProblem-solving abilityHigh sense of responsibility