HSE Team leader; Saudi Talent

HSE Team leader (Saudi Talent)

Entity :
Daikin Middle East Job Category :
Facilities, Environment and Safety Location :

Riyadh, Al Riyadh, SA

Job Requisition  : 2574

As Daikin Middle East & Africa (DAME (G)) we offer you the chance to broaden your experience internally or internationally. All our vacancies are open for internal candidates. We believe a job rotation is an excellent way to further develop your skills & knowledge. After applying you will be contacted by our HR and recruitment team.

The HSE Team Leader (Saudi Talent) role is based in Riyadh, and is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and environmentally with strong field leadership capability and hands‑on experience in implementing safety systems across service, installation, and turnkey project environments. Operating within a structured, multinational organization, you will lead the safety team, strengthen compliance, and drive safety culture transformation across all Daikin KSA operations.

In this leadership role, you will oversee site-level safety performance, coach and guide safety officers, ensure alignment with Daikin Group standards, and support both operational execution and strategic safety initiatives. You will be a central point of coordination for governance, reporting, regulatory compliance, and subcontractor safety management within Saudi Arabia.

• Lead and supervise safety officers, ensuring consistent execution of safety procedures and operational controls.
• Implement and enforce Daikin’s HSE policies, objectives, and standards across all KSA business units.
• Ensure end-to-end compliance with SFDA, MOMRAH, HCIS, Saudi Labor Law, and other statutory HSE requirements.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for critical safety issues, high-risk findings, and incident investigations.

• Conduct high-priority inspections, audits, and deep-dive compliance reviews across project, service, and installation sites.
• Validate JSA, Risk Assessments, Permit‑to‑Work systems, and site‑specific HSE plans.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, drills, and alignment with Daikin MEA standards.

• Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies (5‑Why, Fishbone, fault‑tree).
• Ensure timely closure of CAR / NCRs and track recurring patterns to recommend systemic improvements.
• Contribute to regional HSE dashboards, KPI reviews, and performance tracking.

• Mentor junior safety officers to uplift capability, ownership, and field effectiveness.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, refresher training, and awareness campaigns.
• Promote behavioural safety, BBS‑based initiatives, and positive safety culture across technicians and subcontractors.

• Lead subcontractor HSE prequalification, compliance checks, and periodic evaluations.
• Coordinate closely with operations, projects, service, warehouse, and external partners to ensure safe execution of all activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety.
• Minimum 7 years of HSE experience, including at least 3 years in a Supervisory or Team Lead role in a manufacturing or industrial environment; HVAC, metal fabrication, or similar industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of KSA regulatory bodies and statutory HSE frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead audits, risk assessments, and high‑complexity incident investigations.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with digital HSE reporting tools or Power BI is an advantage.
• Effective leadership, communication, analytical thinking, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Must have NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE certification.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and risk management practices.
• First Aid & Fire Warden (preferred)
• Valid NCOSH individual license (Practitioner or Professional track) – Mandatory.
• Strong field presence, ethical, proactive, and able to lead under pressure.
• Ability to influence diverse teams and contractors.
• Commitment to Daikin’s People‑Cantered Management philosophy.

Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve.

Good climate starts with people.