Field Compliance Coordinator (Drilling Safety & Environment) - Saudi Arabia

Field Compliance Coordinator (Drilling Safety & Environment) - Saudi Arabia; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Field Compliance Coordinator (Drilling Safety & Environment) to support Upstream Drilling & Workover Operations. You will ensure full compliance with Saudi Aramco HSE requirements, lead audits, investigations, and drive continuous safety improvements on assigned rigs.

This role requires extensive HSE experience in oil & gas, strong leadership, and ability to mentor field staff. On-site presence at drilling operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• NEBOSH IGC or IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) certification.
• Minimum 10 years HSE experience in oil & gas, with 7+ years supporting Saudi Aramco or major upstream drilling/workover operations.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco SMS, drilling HSE requirements, incident investigation, risk assessment, and audits.
• Proven experience in auditing, field inspections, and HSE performance improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as Field HSE Advisor for drilling/workover rigs, ensuring compliance with SMS, GIs, and Upstream drilling standards.
• Conduct routine HSE audits, inspections, NCRs, and track corrective actions to closure.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.
• Support pre-commencement inspections for new rigs and audits by RHSEI, LPD, EPD.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and contractor HSE compliance.
• Mentor rig foremen, supervisors, and Safety Officers to strengthen HSE leadership.
• Conduct behavioral safety observations and participate in rig safety meetings.
• Prepare HSE reports, compliance documentation, and performance metrics.

Skills

HSE audits

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

SMS knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / OH&S / Environmental Science

Job description

Description

The Field Compliance Coordinator is responsible for supporting Saudi Aramco Upstream Drilling & Workover Operations by ensuring full compliance with Saudi Aramco HSE requirements, drilling standards, and regulatory obligations. The role serves as the field HSE focal point for assigned rigs, promoting safe drilling operations through audits, inspections, incident investigations, risk management, and continuous improvement of safety performance.

Requirements

• Act as the Field HSE Advisor for assigned drilling and workover rigs, ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco HSE Management System (SMS), General Instructions (GIs), and Upstream Drilling standards.
• Conduct routine HSE audits, field inspections, and compliance assessments, issuing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive and corrective actions.
• Support pre-commencement inspections for new drilling rigs and prepare rigs for Saudi Aramco RHSEI, Well Control, Loss Prevention Department (LPD), Corporate, and Environmental Protection Department (EPD) audits.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, contractor HSE compliance, and environmental protection initiatives.
• Mentor rig foremen, supervisors, and Safety Officers to strengthen HSE leadership and improve field safety performance.
• Conduct behavioral safety observations, participate in rig safety meetings, and promote a proactive safety culture across drilling operations.
• Prepare HSE reports, compliance documentation, and performance metrics as required by Saudi Aramco management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC), IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent internationally recognized HSE certification.
• Minimum 10 years of HSE experience in the oil and gas industry, including at least 7 years supporting Saudi Aramco or major upstream drilling/workover operations.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco Safety Management System (SMS), drilling HSE requirements, incident investigation, risk assessment, emergency response, and audit processes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Saudi Aramco drilling compliance audits, field inspections, and HSE performance improvement programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, report writing, and stakeholder coordination skills.