HSE Coordinator

Job description

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.

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 or 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.