HSE Advisor

Bilfinger Berger SE; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Dammam is seeking a highly skilled HSE Advisor to maintain safety and environmental standards across projects in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in industrial safety supervision and a NEBOSH International General Certificate. This role requires proactive engagement to ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in industrial safety supervision.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in safety supervision for SEC power plant maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Verify safety arrangements before work begins.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to evaluate workplace safety risks.
• Ensure safety equipment is available and maintained.

Skills

Industrial safety supervision

Risk assessment

Training and safety protocols

Incident reporting

Education

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)

Job description

In the Middle East, Bilfinger is one of the leading service providers of engineering and consultancy services, project management, construction, maintenance O&M and life cycle services. We enhance the efficiency of our client’s assets, ensure a high level of availability and reduce maintenance costs. With our 4.000 employees, we are a leading German corporation where engineering excellence, safety and quality are part of our DNA. With four entities in the Middle East (Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East, Bilfinger Deutsche Babcock Emirates, Babcock Borsig Service Arabia, Babcock Borsig Steinmüller Kuwait) and over 10 offices across the region, we offer job opportunities that allow you to utilize all your knowledge and experience. Are you looking for a chance to put your skills to their best-possible use? Then we have what you are looking for!

Job Description: HSE Advisor

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Advisor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that health, safety, and environmental standards are consistently maintained across all projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This role is vital to upholding our commitment to workplace safety and environmental protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify that adequate safety arrangements are in place before any work activity begins to ensure the safety of all personnel involved.
• Ensure that comprehensive risk assessments, safe method statements, and job-specific toolbox talks are prepared and provided to all working group members prior to starting work.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to evaluate potential workplace safety risks and recommend necessary actions to mitigate identified hazards.
• Conduct training sessions covering safety protocols, emergency procedures, and the proper usage of equipment in order to reduce workplace incidents.
• Ensure that all work permits are verified and that valid permits are present at the site at all times.
• Highlight and initiate incident reports as required, escalating incidents to the HSE Manager and Project Manager when necessary.
• Inspect all facilities and resources to ensure they are available, in good condition, and properly maintained at the site.
• Ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained, inspected, and readily available for employees' use.
• Maintain up-to-date emergency arrangements and ensure that contact details are posted near work activities for quick access in case of emergencies.
• Conduct weekly safety toolbox meetings, HSE meetings and deliver safety talks on selected topics relevant to ongoing and upcoming work.
• Distribute updated codes of practice and safety requirements to all employees to ensure compliance with current standards.
• Maintain a safe work environment at all times, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks.
• Ensure that workers are fully aware of and consistently use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for their tasks.
• Upload all inspection reports—including those related to vehicles, stores, camps, offices, and sites—as well as incident reports to the system for recordkeeping and review.

Qualifications and Experience

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in industrial safety supervision.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in safety supervision for SEC power plant maintenance projects.

To apply, please submit your CV in English through the system, containing as a minimum your contact details, education level, relevant experience and earliest possible start date.

Any applicant must be aware that the selection of candidates is at the sole discretion of the employer. Applicants will not receive any communication unless they are selected for an interview. Only applicants that have responded to vacancies through the online form will be considered.