JOB DESCRIPTION

NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below.

Job Summary:

As the HSE Specialist for EPS Saudi Arabia, you will be the cornerstone of our Health, Safety, and Environmental efforts across the business unit. You'll build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with operational leaders, project teams, and site personnel to ensure that HSE support, advice, training, and reporting are delivered promptly and effectively. Your proactive engagement-both in formal forums and informal discussions-will be instrumental in raising awareness, driving behavior change, and embedding a robust safety culture throughout our organization.

Responsibilities / Accountability & Authority:

• Ensure all company HSE policies are met and consistently applied.
• Host and lead audits (internal, client, and regulatory authority inspections).
• Fully accountable for achieving all relevant HSE KPIs and performance metrics.
• Prepare health and safety plans and support the continuous development of internal HSE policies.
• Promote incident prevention initiatives for the benefit of employees and visitors.
• Coordinate and maintain day-to-day operations of the Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems.
• Report regularly to management on HSE system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Assess applicable legislative requirements and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Record and analyze incidents and accidents, producing statistical reports for management review.
• Assist in developing and delivering HSE training programs and toolbox talks.
• Liaise closely with operational teams to drive continuous improvement of all HSE systems and processes.
• Keep up to date with new HSE legislation and maintain a working knowledge of regulations affecting our industry.
• Monitor and analyze technical and legal standards to inform company practices.
• Provide specialist HSE advice on areas such as fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise control, machinery safeguarding, and occupational health.
• Carry out additional duties as business needs dictate, as reasonably requested by the line manager.
• Develop practical processes to reduce HSE risks to as low as reasonably practicable.
• Create and support meaningful HSE campaigns and initiatives that deliver measurable improvements.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene and occupational health requirements.
• Support operational teams in conducting risk assessments and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Ensure all required assessments (e.g., risk, health surveillance) are conducted, reviewed at appropriate intervals, and properly documented.
• Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Actively support and conduct training for new-hire safety orientation, the Short Service Employee (SSE) program, monthly safety sessions, and annual refresher courses in line with country and NOV regulatory requirements.
• Oversee proper handling and management of waste and raw materials, including labeling, inspections, documentation, accumulation control, and disposal.
• Conduct ISO-standard and NOV HSE procedural internal audits and present findings and recommendations to the location management team.

Behavioral Skills, Competencies & Experience Required:

• Strong hazard identification skills, with the ability to evaluate risks and implement effective controls.
• Creative problem-solver who proposes practical solutions.
• Collaborative team player, willing to provide colleagues with the information and support they need.
• Agile thinker who quickly identifies critical information and responds appropriately.
• Excellent time-management skills to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently.
• Diplomatic negotiator, able to engage stakeholders firmly yet respectfully.
• Committed to continuous self-improvement and professional development to reach career and business goals.
• Demonstrates unwavering ethical standards and expects the same from others.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/SKILL-SET REQUIRED:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Graduate in Engineering or Diploma.
• At least 5 years of working experience in the related field, preferably oil and gas industry.
• Working knowledge of HSE systems i.e., ISO14001 and/or ISO 45001
• Experience of HSE management
• Incident investigation practical experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Saudi Arabia HSE legislations and industry standards.
• Computer literacy (including good command of
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Knowledge and experience in the operation, implementation and management of health, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Ability to work alone and with team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Relevant experience in HSE advisory role within the oil and gas industry.

Professional Development & Collaboration:

Working closely with the Regional HSE Manager, you will pursue ongoing learning-through certifications, workshops, and mentoring-to expand your technical expertise and leadership capabilities. You'll also mentor and coach colleagues, share best practices, and help cultivate the next generation of HSE talent. Your success will be measured not only by audit performance and incident reduction but by the strength and resilience of the safety culture you help build across EPS Saudi Arabia.

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