About the Role

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Safety Engineer - Aviation Operations to join its Loss Prevention (LP) organization. This full-time position involves providing critical safety support to a broad spectrum of aviation activities within the company's operations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring adherence to safety standards and effectively mitigating risks across all aviation assets and related operations.

The Loss Prevention Organization

The Loss Prevention (LP) organization at Saudi Aramco is tasked with delivering both day-to-day occupational and process safety support to oil and gas operations, in addition to providing centralized technical support and consulting services. Through its field offices, LP extends safety services to facilities and operations located throughout the Kingdom. This specific role within LP will focus on providing field and office safety support to aviation organizations, encompassing fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft operations, heliports, helidecks, airstrips, aviation support facilities, and all associated construction, maintenance, and logistics activities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Safety Engineer - Aviation Operations, your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitating the implementation of the Company Safety Management System (SMS) within aviation operations, including its objectives, associated safety process development, and participation in self-assessments.
• Providing safety support to fixed-wing and rotary-wing aviation operations supporting oil and gas activities, including onshore, offshore, and remote-area aviation logistics.
• Inspecting and assessing aircraft, heliports, helidecks, airstrips, aviation support facilities, hangars, and ground handling operations to ensure compliance with company, national, and international aviation safety standards.
• Identifying, evaluating, recommending corrective actions, and following up on critical aviation safety risks and controls related to operational activities such as fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight operations; offshore and remote-area helicopter operations; passenger and cargo handling; aircraft refueling and fuel quality management; aircraft maintenance and hangar operations; SIMOPS between aviation, marine, drilling, and ground operations; and permit-to-work systems, isolation/LOTO, confined space entry, and work at height where applicable.
• Participating in aviation-related safety studies and activities using risk assessment and mitigation methodologies, including PHAs, aviation risk assessments, JSAs, incident investigations, compliance reviews, audits, and insurance surveys.
• Developing and/or reviewing corporate safety standards, instructions, and procedures related to aviation operations, and formalizing them into company-documented practices as required.
• Reviewing designs of aviation facilities and infrastructure, including heliports, helidecks, airstrips, hangars, fueling systems, and support infrastructure, to ensure compliance with company, GACA, and applicable international standards.
• Assisting in the development and review of Emergency Response Plans for credible aviation scenarios, including aircraft accidents, fires, fuel spills, emergency landings, offshore aviation incidents, and maintaining a working knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Participating in aviation emergency drills and exercises as an observer or advisor, providing feedback and recommendations.
• Responding to aviation-related emergency situations and incidents, during or after regular working hours, to provide technical safety assistance and advice.
• Supporting the reporting, classification, and investigation of aviation incidents, determining root causes, and developing recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Delivering Aviation and Loss Prevention specific training to employees and contractors.
• Mentoring and supporting the development of other LP personnel assigned to aviation safety activities.

Required Experience

Candidates for this position are required to possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in safety engineering, specifically within aviation operations or a closely related field. A strong understanding of aviation safety standards and practices is essential for this role.

Working Environment at Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco provides a professional environment that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities. The company makes substantial investments in capital and technology to support world-scale projects. As a global energy company, Saudi Aramco addresses significant technical, logistical, and environmental challenges, demonstrating a strong commitment to talent development. Employees at all levels are encouraged to enhance their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through comprehensive workforce development programs.

Application Information

This is a full-time position, with salary details not disclosed. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.