HSE Engineer - Al Jouf Projects

About the role

Aviagen is looking for an HSE Engineer / HSE Representative to support the implementation and monitoring of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements across its project sites in Sakaka, Dumat Al Jandal and Miguwa, in the Al Jouf region of Saudi Arabia. The role works closely with the Project Director, Project Manager, contractors, subcontractors and site supervision teams, and includes Stop Work Authority.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Project HSE plan and Saudi HSE and Civil Defense requirements, and review risk assessments, method statements and JSA/JHA
• Carry out site inspections, track corrective actions and escalate serious or repeated violations to Project Management
• Monitor high-risk activities (excavation, work at height, lifting, electrical works, hot work, confined space, etc.) and the Permit-to-Work system
• Monitor fire safety, emergency preparedness and emergency drills
• Monitor occupational health risks (heat stress, dust, noise, chemicals), PPE, housekeeping, welfare and environmental aspects
• Conduct or coordinate inductions, toolbox talks and safety awareness, and maintain training records
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE compliance, including RAMS, JSA and permits
• Report accidents, injuries and near misses, assist in investigations and prepare incident reports
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly HSE reports, PTW and inspection records, and monitor agreed HSE KPIs

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, occupational health and safety, environmental science or a related discipline
• Recognized HSE certification (NEBOSH IGC or equivalent, IOSH or OSHA); First Aid and fire safety training desirable
• SCE registration where applicable to the candidate's qualification and title
• Experience in construction, industrial, infrastructure, agricultural or manufacturing projects, and in contractor safety management and site inspections
• Familiarity with Saudi HSE regulations, Labour Law occupational safety requirements and Civil Defense requirements
• Valid Saudi driving licence and a valid Saudi Iqama/work permit with an engineering profession aligned with the position

Required skills

• Risk assessment and JSA/JHA methodology, incident investigation and HSE reporting
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; digital HSE reporting tools are an advantage
• Good communication in Arabic; English is advantageous