Commissioning HSE Lead

Worley; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a leader to oversee HSE activities during commissioning in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Safety and proven HSE experience in start-up environments. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with HSE plans, conducting risk assessments, and leading incident investigations. The role offers the opportunity to work in a diverse, empowering workplace that values innovation and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, PTW, SIMOPS, and risk management.
• Confident leader with authority to stop work when required.
• Proven HSE experience in commissioning/start-up environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee HSE activities during commissioning and start-up phases.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with HSE plans, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses.
• Monitor site activities, audits, and inspections; intervene on unsafe acts or conditions.

Skills

HSE experience in commissioning/start-up environments

Knowledge of HSE regulations

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, or related discipline

Tools

NEBOSH certification

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

At Worley, we’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and can thrive is essential to our mission of delivering sustainable change. We know that diverse and inclusive cultures are safer and more innovative.

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and diversity characteristics and warmly encourage disabled or neuro divergent candidates to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee HSE activities during commissioning and start-up phases.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with HSE plans, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses.
• Monitor site activities, audits, and inspections; intervene on unsafe acts or conditions.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions during commissioning.
• Coordinate closely with commissioning, construction, and operations teams.
• Deliver HSE briefings, toolbox talks, and workforce inductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, or related discipline.
• Proven HSE experience in commissioning/start-up environments.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, PTW, SIMOPS, and risk management.
• NEBOSH or equivalent HSE certification preferred.
• Confident leader with authority to stop work when required.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.