HSE Engineer

Role overview

HSE systems, monitoring, and compliance

• Develop and update HSE management plans in line with Saudi regulations, labor laws, and organizational standards.
• Plan and conduct site tours, inspections, audits, and safety assessments.
• Review and verify contractor and subcontractor HSE plans, method statements, risk assessments, and deliverables.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, define controls, and communicate HSE policies and hazard information.
• Monitor performance, address nonconformances, and implement corrective actions.

Incident response, communication, and improvement

• Lead meetings, inspections, and workshops; document findings, actions, and close-outs.
• Conduct pre-start safety meetings with contractors and vendors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; report findings and recurrence-prevention recommendations.
• Support emergency response planning and security, traffic management, and emergency arrangements.
• Maintain documentation and performance reports; coordinate HSE requirements with project teams and consultants.
• Provide technical guidance and training, stay current on regulations, and recommend improvements to safety practices.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Level 5 or higher Occupational Health and Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH Level 5, NVQ Level 5, OTHM Level 6, or equivalent.
• Professional certification such as CM/Cert.-IOSH, CSP, CRSP, MIIRSM, or equivalent.
• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification.
• At least 10 years of professional HSE management experience.
• Experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, or oil and gas sectors; HSE systems, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and contractor oversight.
• Supervision or consulting experience is highly preferred; familiarity with Saudi HSE regulations and labor law requirements is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal English; proficiency with HSE documentation systems, risk assessment tools, and reporting software.

Additional capabilities

• Ability to develop and deliver safety training and toolbox talks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and act decisively under pressure.
• Experience with multinational workforces and familiarity with Vision 2030 safety initiatives are listed.