Description
Job Title: HSE Officer – Rig Move Operations
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Reporting To: HSE Supervisor / HSE Manager
Job Type: Full-Time | Site-Based (Field Operations)
Position Overview:
Experienced HSE Officer to support and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies during rig move operations across various onshore locations in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in field safety during rig-up, rig-down, and transportation phases, and possess a sound understanding of industry and Saudi Aramco HSE standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor day-to-day HSE compliance during rig move operations including dismantling, loading, transport, offloading, and rig-up activities.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and hazard assessments across rig move sites.
- Support HSE Supervisor in implementing risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and lifting plans.
- Participate in and lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and pre-job meetings with crews and contractors.
- Ensure the correct use of PPE and compliance with site safety procedures.
- Identify unsafe acts and conditions and take appropriate corrective/preventive actions.
- Assist in incident/accident reporting, investigation, and follow-up.
- Maintain HSE records, inspection checklists, and daily reports.
- Promote a proactive safety culture among rig crew, drivers, crane operators, and other field personnel.
- Assist in emergency drills and ensure readiness of firefighting, first aid, and H2S safety equipment.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of HSE experience, with at least 1–2 years in Rig Move or Drilling Operations.
- NEBOSH IGC, OSHA, or equivalent international HSE certification.
- Valid certifications in H2S Awareness, First Aid, Fire Fighting, and Defensive Driving are preferred.
- Familiar with Saudi Aramco HSE standards and site requirements.
- Strong knowledge of lifting operations, heavy equipment safety, and transportation risks.
- Proficiency in English; Arabic is a plus.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong observational and communication skills
- Field-level problem solving and hazard mitigation
- Ability to work in remote desert environments and under pressure
- Team player with a proactive approach to safety enforcement
- Accurate report writing and documentation
Working Conditions:
- Field/site-based role in remote oilfield environments
- Coordination with diverse teams including rig crews, drivers, logistics, and lifting supervisors
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