QHSE Supervisor

Varel Energy Solutions; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Attractive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Varel Energy Solutions in Damman, Saudi Arabia is seeking a QHSE Supervisor to enhance their quality and safety management systems. The ideal candidate will drive QHSE performance and compliance across the organization, ensuring safety regulations are met.

This role requires strong leadership skills, a bachelor’s degree, and significant experience in the manufacturing sector. VES offers a vibrant workplace with competitive pay and benefits, fostering career development.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of leadership experience in a similar industry preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of HSSE procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identifies QHSE initiatives and design metrics for performance improvement.
• Implements and maintains the Quality Management System across the company.
• Participates in incident investigations and prepares evidence for procedures.

Skills

Risk management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality, HSSE, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS systems

Job description

Varel Energy Solutions (VES) is one of the world’s largest independent manufacturers and suppliers of downhole drilling and completions products to the energy sector. The key to the company's success is underpinned by the virtues and the cultural framework of our employees. VES offers an exciting and fast paced work environment, attractive benefits, and competitive pay. If you’re looking to invest in your career development, Varel Energy Solutions is the right place for you. Come join our team!

Summary

VES is looking for a QHSE Supervisor to join our team in Damman, Saudi Arabia.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Identifies QHSE initiatives and designs and evaluates metrics that drive performance throughout the organization. Develops and communicates the process for the annual review of QHSE performance. Analyzes incident and injury/illness data and adjusts the focus to address areas of concern.
• Implements, maintains, and ensures conformance to the Quality Management System in all areas of the company.
• Communicates overall improvement priorities across the organization. Provides the status of current projects, results to date, and recognition for top performers regularly. Strives to build positive momentum, foster healthy competition, and demonstrate that QHSE is about generating results for everyone – the Company, its customers, employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Participates in standard incident investigations. Ensures complete investigation of severe incidents and injuries and prepares material and evidence for the organization’s use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or provides oversight for internal and vendor audits.
• Compiles, consolidates, summarizes, and submits reports required by management and regulatory agencies.
• Verifies conformance to the QMS and compliance with all HSSE regulations and ensures all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines. Issues corrective actions as required. Develops tools to improve and support HSSE reporting requirements.
• Holds management reviews of corrective actions, evaluates against benchmarks, and develops, communicates, and executes action plans for improvement. Analyzes conformance and compliance data on an ongoing basis and develops recovery plans as needed.
• Works with Operations and HR to identify training needs and to link training plans with the needs of the organization. Develops, implements, and manages safety programs and employee training on quality, safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Manages the participation in all required environment, health, and safety inspections. Provides inspectors with appropriate documents and identifies safety measures.
• Monitors the safe and effective removal of physical, biological, and chemical hazards.
• Develops and implements procedures to improve EHS performance. Keeps abreast of changes to laws and regulations and ensures that the changes are incorporated into policies and procedures. Ensures that EHS policy and procedure manuals are available and current.

Minimum Requirements

Competencies (skills & abilities)

• Perform all essential duties.
• Demonstrate competency in risk and opportunity management processes.
• Identify processes/procedures needed and required improvements to eliminate negative impacts.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and process/change management skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, coaching, communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.
• Gain support of other managers and staff to implement change without direct supervisory control.
• Develop processes, work instructions, and procedures to implement operational needs.
• Prioritize, manage, and complete multiple projects on schedule and within budget.
• Demonstrate good, practical, and objective critical problem‑solving skills.
• Work effectively and diplomatically with all levels of the organization and within a multi‑cultural environment.
• Persuasively influence outcomes and influence others to accept practices and approaches.
• Show proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and with an EHS system.
• Comprehend and communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely in English. Spanish and French a plus.

Education & Knowledge (regional equivalent accepted)

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, HSSE, Business, or a related field.
• Recognized safety and/or environmental management certifications (e.g., CSP, NEBOSH, OHST) preferred. ASQ certification in quality management is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant HSSE procedures and regulations. Knowledge of appropriate KPI’s, leading and lagging indicators and use of to manage HSSE.
• Knowledge and applications experience with ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within oil & gas manufacturing and services preferred.
• Sound understanding of business linkages and the ramifications that decisions can have.

Work Experience

• Typically, at least ten years of progressively more responsible experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least three years of leadership experience. Experience in a similar industry is desired.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Varel Energy Solutions.