Industrial Hygiene Officer – Weatherford – United Kingdom

Weatherford is seeking an experienced Industrial Hygiene Officer to be based in Kuwait, supporting our Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) objectives across our operations . This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards that pose risks to employee health, including chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic exposures. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with company policies, and international best practices, while promoting a strong culture of occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive workplace inspections and assessments in Kuwait to identify occupational health hazards such as noise, fumes, dust, chemicals, and ergonomic risks.
• Monitor and evaluate employee exposure to chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards using appropriate sampling and analysis methods.
• Recommend and implement control measures to reduce or eliminate identified hazards.
• Develop, maintain, and support the implementation of industrial hygiene programs, policies, and procedures across all Kuwait operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with Weatherford policies, and internationally recognized occupational health guidelines.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions for employees and management on occupational health hazards, controls, and preventive measures.
• Participate in investigations of occupational health-related incidents and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports, and documentation related to industrial hygiene monitoring and interventions.
• Collaborate with local and regional HSE teams to foster continuous improvement in occupational health practices in Kuwait.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science,
• OR a Diploma in Industrial Hygiene from a recognized institution (preferred),
• OR a Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Nursing, along with a Diploma in Industrial Hygiene from a recognized training body.
• At least 5 years of relevant industrial hygiene experience, preferably within the oil & gas, manufacturing, or construction sectors in Kuwait or the GCC region.
• Completion of at least one certified Industrial Hygiene (IH) course meeting the criteria of the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH),
• OR at least one training module from the Bureau of Occupational Safety & Health (BOSH) or the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
• Valid First Aider certification as per HE.004 is mandatory.

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