D

DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

Safety Officer

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeConstanța, RomaniaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least three years of experience in port operations, with previous experience as a Safety Officer in port operations; experience focused on Project Cargo operations is preferred.
  • Completed secondary or higher education; a technical field such as Sustainability, Environmental Management, Safety Engineering, or a similar field is preferred.
  • A Specialist in Occupational Safety and Health (SSM) qualification of at least 80 hours is mandatory.
  • A course certificate as an environmental officer and a technical framework qualification for fire prevention and extinguishing are advantageous.
  • English proficiency at an intermediate level or higher, both written and spoken.
  • A category B driving licence.
  • Ability to identify potential safety risks, intervene promptly and appropriately, and escalate situations requiring additional support.
  • Accountability for personal actions and decisions, honoring commitments, and contributing to a safe workplace that follows procedures.
  • Ability to communicate openly and assertively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders, addressing concerns clearly and constructively.
  • Orientation toward performance improvement and continuous development.
  • Customer-focused approach to identifying internal teams' challenges and implementing effective solutions promptly.
  • Collaborative approach to cultivating professional relationships and contributing to a positive, productive work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate prevention and protection activities in accordance with applicable occupational safety and health legislation.
  • Assess safety and health risks to employees involved in RORO, ROPAX, general cargo, and container-handling activities with the assessment team, and establish corresponding action plans.
  • Develop prevention and protection plans and instructions adapted to the terminal's activities.
  • Periodically update records of high-risk and specific-risk areas, prepare an action plan for grave and imminent danger, and ensure workers are trained to implement it.
  • Monitor implementation of the prevention and protection plan, including technical, sanitary, organizational, and other measures, and ensure workers understand and apply them.
  • Develop occupational safety and health training topics and schedules for each workplace, and regularly verify workers' knowledge and application of the prevention and protection measures.
  • Manage dosimeters and monitor ionizing-radiation exposure of workers involved in scanning containers and trailers, including recording doses and reporting exceedances to the radiation-protection expert.
  • Organize general occupational safety and health training for new employees, contractors, and visitors, as well as specific training, procedures, and safe-work instructions for the terminal.
  • Establish occupational safety and health signage and verify that safety and health records for all company personnel are present and correctly completed.
  • Investigate HSEQ events and record and report hazardous incidents, occupational accidents, and occupational illnesses to the competent authorities, company management, and the regional HSEQ office.
  • Conduct internal inspections for compliance with occupational safety, health, and environmental-protection legislation and the use of collective and personal protective equipment; report deficiencies and proposed corrective measures.
  • Promote a positive HSEQ culture among employees, contractors, and others working on the terminal premises, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and applicable DP World standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Approximately three years of experience as a Safety Officer in port operations, preferably focused on Project Cargo operations.
  • A technical higher-education field such as Sustainability, Environmental Management, Safety Engineering, or a similar field.
  • Environmental officer course certification.
  • Technical framework qualification with fire-prevention and extinguishing responsibilities.

About the Company

DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

DP World is a global logistics and port operator that provides integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions. It runs marine and inland terminals, manages ports and free zones, and offers cargo logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-added services such as packaging and reverse logistics. Its products work by operating a large network of terminals and logistics services that connect shipping, warehousing, and distribution, charging container handling fees and offering downstream services to improve supply chain efficiency. The company differentiates itself through its expansive, worldwide network (across 40+ countries) and its ability to control multiple stages of the supply chain—from ports and terminals to contract logistics and economic zones—allowing for seamless multimodal flows. DP World’s goal is to enable smooth, integrated global trade by expanding its network and offering end-to-end logistics solutions for diverse industries.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2005

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at DP World

See more jobs