State Trading Organization Plc.
Maldives
Safety Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Evolve your career with State Trading Organization Plc.

Position Name

Safety Officer

No. of Position

1

Worksite / Department

Fuel Terminal / Energy

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary Negotiable
  • Health insurance will be provided after probation
  • Staff Privilege Program

Job Responsibilities

  •  Operate the Permit to Work system covering hot work, confined space entry, working at height, excavation, line breaking and underwater work at the jetty. • Enforce gas testing, isolation and lock-out/tag-out, and hazardous area (Zone 0/1/2) compliance around gasoline tanks, vapor spaces, pump rooms and loading gantries. 
  •  Control static electricity, bonding and earthing, and vapor ignition risks during gasoline receipt, loading and tank cleaning
  • Conduct daily field inspections of tank farm, bunds, manifolds, pump house, gantry and jetty; log unsafe acts and conditions and drive them to closure and conduct JHA and JSA. • Manage contractor HSE performance: induction, method statement review, toolbox talks and field supervision.
  • Jetty and Marine Transfer
  •  Verify ship/shore safety checklist completion and the pre-transfer meeting for every tanker discharge.
  • Inspect hoses, quick-release couplings, emergency shutdown systems and mooring arrangements, witness pressure testing and certification. 
  • Enforce jetty controls: no smoking and no naked light zones, hot work embargo during transfer, safe access, life-saving appliance readiness and personal flotation devices for work over water
  •  Ensure oil spill containment equipment (booms, skimmers, sorbents, approved dispersants) is inspected, and ready before every transfer.
  • Coordinate with vessel masters, the port and harbor authority, and the MNDF Coast Guard on transfer safety and incident notification.
  • Environmental Compliance • Ensure compliance with Maldives EPA requirements, MARPOL Annex I and the terminal’s environmental permits
  • Maintain the Oil Spill Contingency Plan and Tier 1 response capability; verify bund integrity, interceptors and oily water discharge monitoring.
  • Manage hazardous and general waste handling, sludge disposal and environmental record keeping.
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Maintain inspection and test schedules for foam systems, deluge, hydrants, monitors, extinguishers and flammable gas and flame detection.
  • Plan and run drills covering tank fire, gasoline spill, jetty and vessel emergency, ESD activation, medical evacuation and site evacuation; document lessons learned. 
  •  Maintain the Emergency Response Plan and liaison with MNDF Fire and Rescue, Coast Guard, port authority and neighboring island stakeholders
  • Compliance, Investigation and Reporting
  • Ensure compliance with Maldivian occupational safety, fire and environmental regulations, port rules, ISPS Code security requirements and company standards
  • Investigate incidents, near misses and spills to root cause; issue reports and track corrective actions to closure.
  • Compile monthly HSE statistics (LTI, TRIR, near-miss reporting rate, audit closure) for management review.
  • Training and Safety Culture
  • Deliver HSE induction and refresher training for staff, contractors, tanker drivers and boat crew
  • Lead the terminal HSE function and drive near-miss and behavioral safety reporting.

Required Qualifications

  • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or Environmental Science
  • NEBOSH IGC or an equivalent recognized HSE certification
  • 1-3 years of HSE experience in an oil, fuel terminal, marine or petrochemical environment; white product (gasoline) handling experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of permit to work, confined space entry, hazardous area classification, static and bonding control, fire protection systems and incident investigation.
  • Practical Knowledge of oil spill response and marine pollution control
  • Trained in first aid and basic firefighting; comfortable working overwater and travelling by small craft.
  • Computer literate for HSE reporting and record keeping
  • Medically fit for outdoor field duty in heat and humidity

Preferred Requirements

  • Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices 
  • Proficiency in MS Office 
  • Working knowledge of safety management information system and PTW systems 
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Fluent written and spoken English; Dhivehi a strong advantage
  • ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 internal auditor certification
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • OSRL or equivalent Tier 1 oil spill response training
  • Prior marine and port experience
  • Familiarity with ISGOTT and ISPS code requirements

Deadline

18th August 2026, 1230hrs

How to Apply

Interested candidates please apply online through our job portal

https://sto.mv/careers

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

You can contact us on 3012404

 

 

11 August 2026
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