Position: Road Safety Coordinator
Industry: Oil & Gas / EPC / Construction
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ Years in Oil & Gas Plant Projects
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the Road Transport Safety Management System (RTSMS) in accordance with company and client requirements.
- Monitor and control all project vehicle movements, ensuring compliance with approved journey management procedures.
- Conduct vehicle inspections and verify compliance with project and client standards before mobilization.
- Ensure all drivers possess valid licenses, required certifications, and client approvals.
- Conduct defensive driving assessments and monitor driver competency.
- Coordinate and implement Journey Management Plans (JMP) for personnel and material transportation activities.
- Monitor driver behavior, including speed limits, seat belt usage, fatigue management, and adherence to traffic rules.
- Review and maintain records related to vehicle inspections, driver qualifications, permits, and transportation documentation.
- Carry out regular road safety audits, inspections, and spot checks on project vehicles and drivers.
- Investigate road traffic incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, and prepare detailed investigation reports with corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with client road safety requirements, ADNOC standards, and applicable UAE traffic regulations.
- Organize and deliver road safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns for drivers and employees.
- Coordinate with transport supervisors, logistics teams, and HSE personnel to improve transportation safety performance.
- Monitor vehicle tracking systems (GPS/IVMS) and analyze driver performance reports.
- Ensure effective implementation of fatigue management and emergency response procedures related to transportation activities.
- Participate in HSE meetings, audits, and client inspections as required.
- Prepare and submit periodic road safety reports, statistics, and KPIs to management.
Qualifications
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Safety, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Road Safety Coordinator/Supervisor in Oil & Gas, EPC, or Industrial Construction projects.
- Experience working on major Oil & Gas projects and shutdown/turnaround activities is preferred.
- Knowledge of ADNOC Road Safety Standards is an added advantage.
Mandatory Requirements
- Valid UAE Driving License.
- Certification in Defensive Driving or Road Safety Management preferred.
- NEBOSH IGC/IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent HSE qualification preferred.
- Good knowledge of Journey Management Systems, IVMS, and fleet safety requirements.
- Familiarity with UAE Traffic Laws and client-specific transportation safety standards.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Road Transport Safety Management Systems.
- Excellent incident investigation and reporting skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office applications and report preparation.
- Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a multicultural environment.
- Good understanding of HSE regulations, risk assessment, and safe work practices.