HSE Manager

Work Location: Abqaiq, Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Industry: Oil and Gas – Drilling and Production Operations

The company announces a vacancy for the position of HSE Manager to work on oil and gas projects, lead health, safety, and environmental activities, and ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco requirements, local regulations, and international standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Health, Safety, and Environmental management system and safety and emergency plans.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco requirements and standards (SAES & GIs) and ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Supervise Permits to Work (PTW), Risk Assessments (JSA/TRA), Isolation Procedures (LOTO), and Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS).
• Monitor drilling activities, well maintenance, well interventions, and production operations.
• Execute inspection tours, field audits, and monitor hydrogen sulfide (H2S) risks.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and track corrective actions.
• Supervise waste management, spill prevention, and environmental emergency response.
• Prepare safety reports and periodic performance indicators.
• Lead and develop the safety officer team and promote a culture of occupational safety and Stop Work Authority for unsafe acts.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A total of 10 to 12 years of experience in the field of health, safety, and environment, with at least 7 years in the oil and gas sector, drilling, or upstream operational activities.
• Previous experience on Saudi Aramco projects; approved experience is considered an added advantage or a requirement depending on project needs.
• Strong knowledge of safety systems, permit to work procedures, and risk and emergency management.

Professional Certifications:

• NEBOSH IGC or NEBOSH Diploma.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• OSHA 30-Hour.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.
• H2S Awareness and SCBA Competency.
• First Aid & CPR.
• Training in accident investigation and root cause analysis (TapRooT or Tripod Beta).

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to make decisions in high-risk work environments.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems.
• Ability to work in remote oil sites; a valid Saudi driving license is preferred.

HSE Manager – Oil & Gas

Location: Abqaiq, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Oil & Gas – Drilling & Production Operations

We are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety, and Environmental activities across oilfield operations and projects, ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco requirements, applicable Saudi regulations, and international HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the HSE Management System, HSE Plans, and Emergency Response Plans.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco standards and requirements, including SAES and General Instructions (GIs), as applicable.
• Oversee Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Task Risk Assessment (TRA), LOTO, and SIMOPS activities.
• Supervise HSE activities related to drilling, workover, well intervention, and production operations.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and H2S safety checks.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor environmental compliance, waste management, spill prevention, and emergency response.
• Prepare HSE reports, performance indicators, and compliance documentation.
• Lead and mentor HSE Officers and site safety teams.
• Promote Stop Work Authority and a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of total HSE experience, including at least 7 years in Oil & Gas, drilling, or upstream operations.
• Previous experience on Saudi Aramco projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco HSE requirements, PTW systems, risk management, and emergency response procedures.

Required Certifications:

• NEBOSH IGC or NEBOSH Diploma.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• OSHA 30-Hour.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.
• H2S Awareness and SCBA Competency.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Incident Investigation training (TapRooT or Tripod Beta preferred).

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent knowledge of HSE risk assessment and incident prevention.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to work at remote oilfield locations; a valid Saudi driving license is preferred.