Rig Safety Officer

ADES - Advanced Energy Systems; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Rig Safety Officer to enforce QHSSE standards and promote safety programs onboard the rig. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has at least 2 years of experience in a Rig Safety Officer role, preferably in the drilling industry. This full-time position involves providing guidance on health, safety, and environmental standards while working closely with crew members to enhance safety culture. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage critical safety programs are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in an RSO role.
• Previous experience in the drilling industry in an HSE position.
• Completion of ADES mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and enforces QHSSE requirements onboard the rig.
• Provides guidance on HSE standards.
• Assists with internal/external audit completion.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Job Description

Promotes and enforces the implementation of all QHSSE requirements and facilitates implementation and improvement of Barrier Management System (BMS) onboard the rig. Provides guidance and expertise to all personnel on Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) standards and assists with related goals and programs.

• Ensures appropriate dissemination of HSE policies, procedures, and guidance documentation.
• Maintains a strong presence at the worksite, especially in high-risk, high-activity areas (i.e., deck, drill floor). Approximately 75% of the working day should be spent at the worksite; if this is not being met due to other administrative work loads it must be raised first to STP then to Rig Manager and the office based QHSSE Focal Point assigned to the rig if not achieved in 1 hitch.
• Promotes Safety Programs (i.e., ADES 8 keys to incident‑free) on the rig, ensuring each employee is aware of their standards and how to apply them.
• Promotes ADES Awards (i.e., TOFS award) to embed the concept into the rig culture.
• Assists in the management of the Stop, Hazard, Initiate, Engage, Learn and Demonstrate (SHIELD) program and encourages active participation by undertaking safety performance conversations by all persons on board.
• Ensures Stop Work Authority (SWA) obligation is understood by all persons on board and exercised promptly. The RSO should lead by example and coach all crew members by helping them intervene and stop work when opportunities arise.
• Assists the Senior Tool Pusher by monitoring/verifying compliance with control of work systems such as JSA, SOP’s, PTW, Isolation, Confined Space, Rescue Planning, etc.
• Complies with, monitors, and effectively contributes to the continuous improvement of BMS, HSE related policies and procedures, and relevant authority regulatory requirements.
• Identifies and addresses HSE or non‑compliance concerns in collaboration with site operations management.
• Assists with internal/external audit completion, close‑out, and tracking.
• Consults with personnel including safety leaders and department heads on all matters concerning safety.
• Engages with crews during safety meetings and supervisors’ meetings; presents topics/findings.
• Monitors the selection of suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) including performing checks on sizing and suitability.
• Maintains awareness of substances hazardous to health and the correct storage, use, handling, and PPE requirements.
• Carries out onboard training and/or books crew training to ensure full compliance with the crew training matrix. Assists third‑party trainers as necessary.
• Assists, monitors, and verifies compliance with the short‑service employee (SSE) process to ensure effective implementation and that on‑the‑job training is being provided to develop the SSEs.
• Participates and assists the Senior Tool Pusher with rig‑based incident reporting and investigations to determine root cause(s). Ensures investigation findings are shared between all crews on board.
• Assists with and delivers rig orientation and induction (as requested).
• Liaises with customer representatives and regulatory bodies as necessary.
• Performs emergency duties as per the rig station bill.
• Moderates the rig self‑verification process.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Preferably a minimum of 2 years in an RSO role.
• Previous experience within the drilling industry in an HSE role/position.

Skills/Competencies Required

• Completion of all required ADES mandatory training requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Analytical thinking and decision‑making.
• Performance‑management, planning, problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Inspire Trust.

Certifications

• As per ADES Training Matrix.
• Formal investigation training certification preferred (i.e., Taproot®, Topset® or equivalent).
• Recognized HSE training qualification preferred (i.e., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA or equivalent).
• Additional QHSSE audit certifications.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Oil and Gas

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