Senior Safety Technician ( Inspection)
BH-548666
Posted: 05/10/2026
- Competitive
- Qatar Doha
- Permanent
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Oil & Gas
NES is working with an oil and gas client in Qatar to hire a Senior Safety Technician to participate in the implementation of the safety management programme.
This role is working closely with the Safety Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
This role is working closely with the Safety Officer.
- Conduct scheduled safety inspections across assigned facilities and locations, verifying plant safety equipment readiness and overall site conditions.
- Prepare written inspection reports for the Safety Officer and support prompt close-out of corrective actions.
- Monitor gas testing by Operations and carry out gas tests independently when required; interpret results and recommend safe actions.
- Support initial incident/accident investigations, issue written reports, and secure the area in the event of serious incidents until the investigation team arrives.
- Assist with maintenance and record-keeping for safety equipment (e.g., H₂S sensors, gas detectors, breathing apparatus sets, stock levels).
- Monitor the Permit to Work (PTW) system and report any unsafe practices or violations.
- Participate in site safety meetings and provide on-site HSE advice to maintenance and construction teams.
- Provide safety standby coverage for critical work (e.g., vessel entry/confined space and hot work).
- Assist with first aid response as required (within training and authorization).
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of 8 years related experience, preferably in a petrochemical environment
- Completed Secondary School Education (12 years).
- English proficiency – Level 6 (minimum).
- Completed two (2) years of training in a technical discipline (trade/technical training).
- Completed a recognised Safety Management course.
- Valid Qatar driving licence (mandatory).
- Valid First Aid certificate (mandatory
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.