Technical Safety Management Engineer

BYD; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD is seeking a qualified HSE professional to install, commission, and maintain energy storage systems on site in Tabuk. The role emphasizes on-site safety, rapid issue resolution, and collaboration with technical support and R&D to feedback field findings.

You will lead safety inspections, enforce NFPA 70E/OSHA standards, conduct risk assessments, training, and incident investigations, with travel and flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Occupational Health & Safety, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of HSE experience, preferably in renewable energy, BESS, power plants, solar PV, or electrical projects.
• Experience in BESS projects and understanding safety risks with Battery Systems, PCS, MV Skids, EMS, and HV/MV systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, commissioning, repair, and maintenance of energy storage systems on site.
• Address on-site technical issues quickly to ensure reliable operation; feedback to support and R&D.
• Provide technical support to customers and deliver necessary training; handle after-sales follow-up.
• Conduct site inspections; enforce NFPA 70E/OSHA; maintain grounding; apply EH&S plans and SOPs.
• Perform hazard recognition and risk reviews; document corrective actions; check fire and gas systems.
• Prepare daily safety inspection reports; update safety procedures; document safety meetings and PPE records.
• Lead incident investigations and CAPA; conduct emergency drills; coordinate with Grid Control Center.
• Deliver safety induction and refresher training; promote safety awareness across departments.
• Willingness to travel frequently and adapt to flexible working hours per site needs.

Skills

HSE experience

BESS / energy storage

Renewable energy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Occupational Health & Safety, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

• 1. Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Occupational Health & Safety, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2. Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of HSE experience, preferably with experience in renewable energy, BESS, power plants, solar PV, or electrical projects.
• 3. BESS Experience: Experience in BESS projects is preferred. Candidates should have a basic understanding of the safety risks associated with Battery Systems, PCS, MV Skids, EMS, and HV/MV systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous HSE experience in Saudi Arabia or SEC projects.
• Previous BESS / Battery Energy Storage System experience.
• Familiarity with SEC HSE requirements and relevant Saudi standards.
• Experience in large-scale power, renewable energy, or power plant projects.
• NEBOSH IGC + IOSH/OSHA certifications are highly preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• 1.Responsible for the installation, commissioning, repair, and maintenance of energy storage systems on site.
• 2.Address technical issues on-site in a timely manner to ensure reliable operation and minimize downtime. Collaborate closely with the technical support team and R&D department to feedback on-field issues and suggest improvements.
• 3.Provide technical support to customers, answer questions about the equipment, and deliver necessary training. Continuously follow up on customer after-sales service requirements to improve customer satisfaction.
• 4.Conduct site inspections to identify electrical, fire, chemical, and trip/slip/fall hazards; enforce PPE compliance with NFPA 70E/OSHA standards; maintain grounding systems; and ensure adherence to EH&S plans, ERP, and SOPs.
• 5.Conduct daily and monthly hazard recognition and hunts; document and recommend corrective actions to eliminate unsafe conditions; verify the operational status of fire detection, gas detection, and explosion-prevention systems.
• 6.Prepare and maintain daily safety inspection reports; draft and update safety procedures for operations, maintenance, and emergency response; document and file Safety Meeting Minutes (daily toolbox talks & monthly safety meetings); and maintain records of PPE distribution, inspections, and compliance checks.
• 7.Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis; prepare CAPA reports; conduct emergency drills for fire, chemical, and electrocution scenarios; support emergency shutdowns and coordinate with Grid Control Center; serve as liaison to emergency responders and regulators.
• 8.Deliver safety induction and refresher training; foster proactive safety awareness across departments.
• 9.Need to obey the work arrangement of the site leader. Willingness to travel frequently and adapt to flexible working hours.