Senior Safety Engineer – Drilling & Workover Ops

Nesma Industrial Services; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesma Industrial Services in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Safety Engineer focused on Drilling and Workover Operations. The role supports upstream teams by implementing safety programs and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

You will inspect rigs, lead risk assessments, and develop safety plans for drilling projects. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in oil and gas, strong English communication, and a track record of delivering safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco Safety Management System and related processes.
• Experience inspecting onshore/offshore drilling rigs and well-control equipment.
• Experience with risk assessments and mitigation (PHAs/HAZOPs/JSAs).
• Excellent English communication, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate implementation of Saudi Aramco Safety Management System objectives.
• Inspect drilling rigs, workover equipment, and safety facilities.
• Identify and follow up on critical safety tasks and control methods.
• Participate in safety studies using risk assessment and incident investigations.
• Communicate findings clearly to peers and management in English.

Skills

Safety Engineering

Workover or Completion

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Nesma Industrial Services in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Safety Engineer focused on Drilling and Workover Operations. The role supports upstream teams by implementing safety programs and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

You will inspect rigs, lead risk assessments, and develop safety plans for drilling projects. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in oil and gas, strong English communication, and a track record of delivering safety improvements.