HSE Manager

• Develop, implement, and monitor the Project HSE Management Plan for live refinery brownfield operations

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the HSE team, including supervisors and officers

• Ensure strict compliance with SASREF / SABIC / Aramco HSE standards, PTW systems, and regulatory requirements

• Lead SIMOPS coordination with refinery operations and other contractors

• Oversee and approve risk assessments (JSA), method statements, and safe work procedures

• Monitor and control high-risk activities, including:

  • Lifting operations (including heavy lifts up to 150T cranes)
  • Confined space entry
  • Hot work
  • Line breaking and hydrocarbon exposure

• Establish and enforce H2S safety management systems, including gas testing and emergency protocols

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions

• Ensure emergency response preparedness, including drills and coordination with refinery emergency teams

• Manage shutdown-specific HSE controls for extended working hours and high-risk operations

• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and compliance reviews

• Drive safety awareness programs, training, and leadership engagement

• Liaise with client HSE representatives and participate in management review meetings

• Ensure proper reporting, documentation, and KPI tracking for HSE performance

• NEBOSH Diploma / International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent

• H2S Certification (Supervisor / Advanced Level)

• First Aid Certification

• Minimum 10+ years of HSE experience in Oil & Gas projects

• At least 7+ years in refinery / petrochemical environments in KSA

• Proven experience managing HSE in live brownfield refinery projects

• Strong working knowledge of SABIC / Aramco PTW systems and SIMOPS

• Demonstrated experience in leading HSE teams and managing large-scale projects

• Transferable Iqama

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working on SASREF projects
• IOSH Managing Safely / Grad IOSH / CMIOSH
• Certification in Incident Investigation (e.g., TapRooT, ICAM, or equivalent)
• Experience in shutdown / turnaround HSE management