HSE Coordinator Rig/Nonrig
Key responsibilities
- Rig & field operations safety
Enforce strict compliance with company HSE policies, Life-Saving Rules, and client-specific safety frameworks.
Manage and audit the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures on the rig floor.
Conduct daily safety walks, rig inspections, DROPS (dropped objects) surveys, and lifting equipment checks.
Lead and facilitate daily Toolbox Talks, Job Safety Analyses (JSA/JHA), and pre-tour safety meetings.
Supervise high-risk operations, including confined space entry, hot work, work at height, and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
- Non-rig & facility safety
Coordinate safety programs for supply warehouses, pipe yards, logistics centers, and administrative offices.
Perform regular occupational hygiene walks, evaluating ergonomics, lighting, noise, and air quality.
Oversee waste management, hazardous material storage (MSDS/SDS compliance), and environmental controls.
Ensure all emergency systems, fire protection tools, and first aid supplies are inspected and fully operational.
- Incident management & training
Deliver comprehensive HSE inductions for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
Participate in incident investigations utilizing root-cause tools (e.g., 5-Why, ICAM) and track corrective actions to closure.
Organize and evaluate routine emergency drills (fire, well control, H2S release, medical evacuation).
Maintain precise safety logs, incident data, and weekly/monthly HSE performance dashboards.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related science discipline.
Experience: Minimum 5 to 7 years of hands-on HSE experience within the oil and gas drilling sector, with at least 2+ years working directly on Aramco-approved projects or rigs.
Certifications:
Mandatory: NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).
Mandatory: Valid Saudi Aramco HSE Approval / Work Permit Receiver (WPR) certification (or capability to clear the Aramco vendor approval process).
Preferred: OSHA 30-Hour, tapRooT Incident Investigation, or ISO 45001/14001 Internal Auditor certification.
Skills: Deep understanding of Aramco Safety Management System (SMS) expectations. Strong communication skills with command of written and spoken English.