HSE Specialist

NOV; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking an HSE Specialist to support the implementation of HSE programs, ensuring regulatory and client compliance and promoting a safe working environment.

The role involves risk assessment, JSA/HIRA reviews, incident investigation, PPE management, and safety training across site operations in the Eastern Province. Candidates should have 2–4 years in HSE, with relevant oil/gas or manufacturing exposure.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in HSE with investigation, inspection, auditing and training.
• Oil & gas or manufacturing exposure preferred.
• Strong training and presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with ARM and/or Client's safety program.
• Assist HSE Supervisor in organizing and executing HSE programs and related tasks.
• Advise managers on corrective/preventive actions to implement HSE program.
• Continuously assess and evaluate workplace risks.
• Review JSA/HIRA as part of risk assessment process.
• Report safety violations and ensure actions under ARM rules.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and disseminate required reports.
• Maintain HSE statistics and records monthly.
• Conduct frequent safety inspections and drive continuous improvement.
• Check PPE usage and maintenance; ensure valid certificates.
• Promote safety through toolbox talks and awareness sessions.
• Ensure equipment on site has valid certificates.
• Follow instructions from HSE Supervisor.
• Adhere to HSE policy and procedures; ensure personal and environmental safety.
• Be Fire Warden/Incident Controller as required.
• Maintain safe working environment within ARM premises.
• Provide First Aid when required.
• Identify hazards and implement controls.
• Log near-misses and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor plant and lifting equipment status.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Inspection

Incident investigation

Training & presentation

Fire safety

First aid

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or safety field

Professional certifications in HSE

Job description

Job Description

The HSE Specialist supports the implementation of the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs by ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and industry standards. The role assists in identifying workplace hazards, conducting inspections, promoting safety awareness, and supporting continuous improvement to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with ARM and / or Client's safety program.
• Assist and support HSE Supervisor in organizing and executing HSE programs and all safety related assignments.
• Advise Department Line managers/supervisors were required to take corrective / preventive actions or on measures necessary to carry out implementation of the HSE Program to its fullest extent.
• Continuously assess and evaluate the risks in the workplace.
• Review Job Safety Analysis/Hazard identification (JSA/HIRA) as part of risk assessment process.
• Ensure habitual violators or safety complacent site personnel are reported and appropriate action is taken in accordance with existing ARM rules & regulations or client's disciplinary procedure.
• Investigate all accidents, injuries, property damage and other safety related incidents, issue and disseminate required reports and ensure that recommended preventive measures are carried out.
• Retain adequate records of all accidents & incidents and prepare, monitor and update HSE statistics monthly.
• Carry out frequent safety inspections to check conformance with the established safety program and draw HSE Supervisor attention to defects or deficiencies for review and as a basis for continuous improvement.
• Check proper usage and maintenance of PPE and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Encourage all trades to be safety consciousness through toolbox talk / awareness sessions where required and to suggest ways of improving personal safety as well as preventing loss or damage to equipment and materials.
• Ensure that any equipment on site is suitable and provided with necessary valid certificates.
• To follow any other instructions given by HSE Supervisor.
• Responsible for adhering to and following the implemented Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy, objectives and procedures.
• Responsible for his own safety and that of others working around him.
• Responsible for reasonable care towards the environment and to contribute to energy savings and waste reduction.
• Focal point in providing the necessary services and documents with respect to HSE activities for projects including preparation of any HSE documents or completion of questionnaires.
• On notification from HR Department of new personnel, arrange delivery of the company / HSE Induction prior to individual commencing work.
• Responsibility for ensuring that the inspection, servicing and maintenance of fire extinguishers, Oxy- Fuel cylinders and associated equipment and vehicle/plant inspections are conducted monthly and are in accordance with any relevant manufacturer's recommendation.
• Act as a designated Fire Warden and when required Incident Controller as required for the ARM premises.
• Maintain a safe working environment within the confines of ARM.
• Act as a First Aider where required.
• Identify hazards in workplace and ensure that controls are in place.
• Identify near-miss incidents and ensure corrective measures are taken.
• Monitor operational activities including plant and lifting equipment inspection status and update.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by Senior HSE Manager/HSE Supervisor.

Ensure all Observation cards are properly tracked and complete

Qualifications

Experience Required

2 to 4 Years in HSE field preferably in Oil and Gas/Manufacturing or similar, Including but not limited investigation, inspection, auditing, training and inter-personnel, training & presentation skill.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or Degree Diploma in safety field or equivalent or relevant field.
• Professional certifications related to HSE field.