HSE Manager

VirtuCruit LLC; Dammam; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtuCruit LLC in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province seeks an experienced HSE Manager to oversee multiple offshore jack-up rigs, drive proactive safety culture, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

You will lead HSE Specialists, coordinate audits, manage incident investigations, and interface with clients to uphold safety performance and regulatory adherence. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in HSE management and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in HSE management.
• Significant exposure to offshore drilling operations or oilfield services.
• Strong regulatory and client audit experience.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HSE performance and compliance for five offshore jack-up rigs.
• Lead and supervise HSE Specialists and Rig Safety Coaches.
• Implement and sustain Safety Management System and foster a strong safety culture.
• Manage internal and external audits, including root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Act as primary interface with clients for all HSE matters and participate in safety meetings.
• Drive incident investigation processes and timely, high-quality reports.
• Support and participate in emergency response framework.
• Monitor and report HSE KPIs focusing on incident reduction and audit findings.
• Champion change management and continuous improvement across HSE processes.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore operations

Audits

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

A leading drilling and energy services company operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced HSE Managerto oversee multiple offshore jack-up rigs. The position plays a critical role in implementing the companys HSE management systems, driving a proactive safety culture, and ensuring compliance with internal and external safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the HSE performance and compliance of approximately five offshore jack-up rigs, ensuring alignment with corporate HSE objectives and operational goals.
• Lead and supervise a team of HSE Specialists (rotational basis) and indirectly manage Rig Safety Coaches reporting to Offshore Installation Managers (OIMs).
• Implement and sustain the companys Safety Management System and foster a strong safety culture within operations.
• Manage and prepare for internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits. Lead root cause analyses, develop corrective action plans, and track implementation.
• Act as the primary interface with clients (notably large oil & gas operators) for all HSE-related matters, representing the company in client safety and operational meetings.
• Drive incident investigation processes, ensuring timely, high-quality reports and corrective actions that address root causes.
• Support and participate in the emergency response framework, including rig-level, operational, and corporate-level emergencies.
• Monitor and report HSE KPIs, focusing on incident reduction, audit findings, and proactive safety engagement.
• Champion change management and continuous improvement across all HSE processes and behaviors.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10 years experiencein HSE management, with significant exposure to offshore drilling operations or oilfield services.
• Proven experience in leadershipand managing multidisciplinary HSE teams.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, client-driven audits, and incident management systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of building trust with both internal teams and demanding clients.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and drive change within operational teams.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

Key Performance Indicators

• Reduction in incident frequency rates (TRIR/LTI).
• Reduction in external audit findings and regulatory non-conformities.
• Timely and high-quality incident investigations.
• Demonstrated improvement in HSE culture and employee engagement.