HSE Supervisor

?; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking an HSE Manager for a significant solar project in Saudi Arabia. The role involves developing HSE management systems, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and leading a team to promote safety standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in HSE management, particularly in Saudi projects, and possess strong cross-cultural management skills. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, along with relevant educational qualifications and certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering HSE management, including 3 years on Saudi projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop HSE management system compliant with Saudi regulations.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis and implement control measures.
• Lead the HSE team ensuring compliance with local standards.

Skills

Cross-Cultural Management

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

HAZOP

LEC risk assessment tools

Job description

About the Company

JinkoSolar, the global leading PV and ESS supplier,will construct a project with a capacity of 10GW solar cells and 10GW solar modules in Saudi Arabia.The great significance of this project lies in the fact that the company responsible for it is not a wholly-owned enterprise

of Jinko Solar, but a joint venture established together with the Saudi side. This project is invested and constructed by a joint venture jointly established by three Chinese and Saudi enterprises. These three enterprises are Jinko Solar Middle East, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jinko Solar, Renewable Energy Localization Company (RELC), a wholly-owned

subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund(PIF), and Vision Industries Company (referred to as VI for short). The total investment of the project is approximately 3.693 billion Saudi riyals (equivalent to about 985 million US dollars). The equity structure of the joint venture is as follows: Jinko Solar Middle East, RELC and VI hold 40%, 40% and 20% of the shares respectively.The Saudi joint venture factory will be located in OXAGON, the new industrial and commercial city of NEOM in the northwest of Saudi Arabia. The park covers an area of more than 530,000 m, and the building area is about 390,000 m. After the project is completed, about 2,300 to 2,500 people will work and live here?

Responsibilities

• Develop an HSE management system compliant with Saudi OSH 2006 regulations, ISO 45001 standards, and industry best practices, including emergency response plans and Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures.
• Coordinate third-party audits (e.g., SGS, Bureau Veritas) to ensure the project passes surprise inspections by the Saudi Ministry of Labor, municipal authorities, and clients.
• Conduct JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) and PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) to identify high-risk operations (e.g., scaffolding, lifting, confined spaces), implement control measures, and monitor execution.
• Manage contractor HSE qualification reviews and enforce corrective actions for violations.
• Lead the HSE team (engineers & specialists), ensuring Saudi employee ratios meet Nitaqat program requirements (e.g., 25% for Category A roles).
• Design training programs (e.g., first aid, fire safety) to ensure local staff master Arabic HSE standards and improve Saudization employee skills.
• Establish a low-cost emergency response mechanism (e.g., partnerships with local hospitals and fire departments) and conduct quarterly drills.
• Promote localized procurement of PPE and firefighting equipment to reduce compliance costs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, or related fields.

Required Skills

• 5+ years in engineering HSE management, including at least 3 years on Saudi-based projects (e.g., real estate, infrastructure, industrial plants).
• Must have cross-cultural management skills, such as chairing safety meetings in English and coordinating contractors.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with client standards (e.g., ACWA Power, Al Shoula).
• Certifications: NEBOSH International Diploma, OSHA 30-Hour, or locally recognized safety training certificates approved by the Saudi Ministry of Labor.
• Languages: Fluency in Arabic (written/spoken) and English.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, advanced Excel functions, HAZOP, LEC risk assessment tools, and experience with local HSE management software.