HSE Coordinator - Rig (Oil & Gas)

About the role

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced HSE Coordinator to support Health, Safety and Environmental activities for oil and gas operations in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The role coordinates and monitors HSE activities, ensures compliance with Saudi Aramco and project HSE requirements and promotes a strong safety culture across operational sites. Candidates with experience in both rig/drilling and non-rig oil and gas environments are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of HSE policies, procedures and project safety requirements, ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco standards, client requirements and regulations.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits and site safety assessments, identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and support Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and risk assessment processes.
• Take part in incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain HSE reports, inspection reports, incident reports and safety performance records.
• Organise safety inductions, toolbox talks, HSE awareness sessions and training programmes, and run emergency response drills.
• Monitor the use of PPE and other HSE-critical equipment, and promote reporting of unsafe acts and conditions.
• Follow up on observations, audit findings and non-conformances, and coordinate with project management, supervisors, contractors and client representatives.
• Monitor environmental compliance, waste management and spill prevention.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in occupational health and safety, engineering, environmental science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of HSE experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, construction, drilling or industrial projects.
• Previous experience on Saudi Aramco projects highly preferred; Saudi Aramco RTS approval or experience is an added advantage.
• Experience in rig/drilling or non-rig oil and gas operations considered.
• Good command of written and spoken English; ability to work independently in field and operational environments.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco HSE requirements, standards and procedures.
• Understanding of PTW, JSA, risk assessment, HAZID, incident investigation and emergency response.
• Experience with HSE inspections, audits, toolbox talks, safety meetings and training.
• Preferred: NEBOSH IGC; advantageous: IOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001, first aid, H2S, confined space or fire safety.