Malta International Airport plc is looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about working with people within an Airport environment, and are willing to continuously learn, develop, and be part of a high-performance culture. This vacancy has arisen within the Health & Safety Department. Purpose of PositionThe Site Safety Coordinator reports directly to the Lead – Health & Safety Officer and provides on-site support to the Health & Safety Specialist – Infrastructure Safety. Based in the field or on a designated project site, the Site Safety Coordinator plays a vital role in implementing and monitoring health and safety standards. Key responsibilities include conducting regular inspections, identifying and reporting hazards, ensuring compliance with project-specific safety plans, and fostering a safe, proactive working environment for all personnel involved in infrastructure operations.Main Responsibilities Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe practices. Ensure workers, subcontractors, and visitors comply with safety procedures and the Project Health & Safety Plan. Assist in enforcing site access control and permit-to-work systems. Promptly report safety observations, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions to the Health & Safety Specialist – Infrastructure Safety. Facilitate toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings onsite. Monitor the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment. Support incident investigations by gathering facts and assisting with root cause analysis. Maintain accurate and up-to-date site safety records, reports, and documentation. Collaborate with contractors, site management, and the safety team to resolve safety issues quickly. Promote a positive safety culture through engagement and proactive communication with all site personnel. Assist in emergency preparedness and response activities. Ensure all responsibilities are executed in alignment with the direction provided by the Lead – Health & Safety Officer and the Health & Safety Specialist – Infrastructure Safety. To perform any other duties and / or related tasks as may be designated by the Company from time to time. Requirements Minimum 2 years’ experience in construction or infrastructure site safety roles. Preferably hold, or be actively working toward, an academic qualification in Occupational Health and Safety that is certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) at Level 5 or higher. Candidates with a lower-level qualification may also be considered, provided they have relevant experience and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development in the health and safety field. Strong technical background with practical industry experience in construction. Good understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and best practices. Strong observational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate clearly and assertively with workers at all levels. Proficient in reporting and documentation. Team player with a proactive safety mindset. Preferred Qualifications: First Aid certification. Experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects. Training in incident investigation or root cause analysis. Knowledge of permit-to-work systems. Benefits Training and opportunities for personal development Recognition and rewards for hard work Medical insurance Free fresh fruit Employee discounts at retail and food & beverage outlets at the airport and Skyparks Free regular health checks and medical tests Unlimited access to SkySpirit gym Staff parking facilities
Malta International Airport plc is looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about working with people within an Airport environment, and are willing to continuously learn, develop, and be part of a high-performance culture. This vacancy has arisen within the Health & Safety Department.
Purpose of Position
The Site Safety Coordinator reports directly to the Lead – Health & Safety Officer and provides on-site support to the Health & Safety Specialist – Infrastructure Safety. Based in the field or on a designated project site, the Site Safety Coordinator plays a vital role in implementing and monitoring health and safety standards. Key responsibilities include conducting regular inspections, identifying and reporting hazards, ensuring compliance with project-specific safety plans, and fostering a safe, proactive working environment for all personnel involved in infrastructure operations.
Main Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe practices.
- Ensure workers, subcontractors, and visitors comply with safety procedures and the Project Health & Safety Plan.
- Assist in enforcing site access control and permit-to-work systems.
- Promptly report safety observations, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions to the Health & Safety Specialist – Infrastructure Safety.
- Facilitate toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings onsite.
- Monitor the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
- Support incident investigations by gathering facts and assisting with root cause analysis.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date site safety records, reports, and documentation.
- Collaborate with contractors, site management, and the safety team to resolve safety issues quickly.
- Promote a positive safety culture through engagement and proactive communication with all site personnel.
- Assist in emergency preparedness and response activities.
- Ensure all responsibilities are executed in alignment with the direction provided by the Lead – Health & Safety Officer and the Health & Safety Specialist – Infrastructure Safety.
- To perform any other duties and / or related tasks as may be designated by the Company from time to time.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in construction or infrastructure site safety roles.
- Preferably hold, or be actively working toward, an academic qualification in Occupational Health and Safety that is certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) at Level 5 or higher.
- Candidates with a lower-level qualification may also be considered, provided they have relevant experience and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development in the health and safety field.
- Strong technical background with practical industry experience in construction.
- Good understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and best practices.
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and assertively with workers at all levels.
- Proficient in reporting and documentation.
- Team player with a proactive safety mindset.
Preferred Qualifications:
- First Aid certification.
- Experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
- Training in incident investigation or root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of permit-to-work systems.
Benefits
- Training and opportunities for personal development
- Recognition and rewards for hard work
- Medical insurance
- Free fresh fruit
- Employee discounts at retail and food & beverage outlets at the airport and Skyparks
- Free regular health checks and medical tests
- Unlimited access to SkySpirit gym
- Staff parking facilities
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