HSE Coordinator - Rig (Oil & Gas) Saudi Arabia)

We are seeking an experienced HSE Coordinator to support Health, Safety, and Environmental activities for Oil & Gas operations in the Eastern Province. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring HSE activities, ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco and project HSE requirements, and promoting a strong safety culture across operational sites.

Candidates with experience in both Rig/Drilling and Non-Rig Oil & Gas environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of HSE policies, procedures, and project safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco HSE standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and site safety assessments.
• Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and support the implementation of Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and risk assessment processes.
• Participate in incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up.
• Prepare and maintain HSE reports, inspection reports, incident reports, and safety performance records.
• Coordinate and conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, HSE awareness sessions, and safety training programs.
• Organize and participate in emergency response drills and ensure personnel are familiar with emergency procedures.
• Monitor the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other HSE-critical equipment.
• Participate in safety meetings and communicate HSE alerts, lessons learned, and safety initiatives to employees.
• Follow up on observations, audit findings, and non-conformances to ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and encourage reporting of unsafe acts and conditions.
• Coordinate with project management, supervisors, contractors, and client representatives on HSE-related matters.
• Monitor environmental compliance, waste management, spill prevention, and other environmental protection requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of HSE experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Construction, Drilling, or Industrial projects.
• Previous experience working on Saudi Aramco projects is highly preferred.
• Saudi Aramco RTS approval/experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Rig/Drilling operations or Non-Rig Oil & Gas operations will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco HSE requirements, standards, and procedures.
• Good understanding of PTW, JSA, Risk Assessment, HAZID, Incident Investigation, and Emergency Response.
• Experience conducting HSE inspections, audits, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training programs.
• NEBOSH IGC certification is highly preferred.
• Additional certifications such as IOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001, First Aid, H2S, Confined Space, or Fire Safety will be advantageous.
• Strong reporting, documentation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently in field and operational environments.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.