Senior HSE Engineer EXPO

About Bechtel Corporation and Expo 2030 Riyadh

Bechtel Corporation is managing the infrastructure program for Expo 2030 Riyadh, a global platform set to run from October 2030 to March 2031. This event, themed “Foresight for Tomorrow,” promotes sustainable development and innovation, expecting over 40 million visits. The project involves a 6 km2 Masterplan for participation and infrastructure, including early works, utilities, and public spaces. The site will transition into a mixed-use legacy development after the event. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Role Overview: Senior HSE Engineer EXPO

The Senior HSE Engineer will be responsible for integrating safety and health requirements into complex project planning, design, and operations to mitigate potential adverse impacts. This role involves performing risk assessments, contributing to bid decisions, leading meetings and communications, and monitoring performance trends. Recommendations from this position will enhance the quality of safety procedures and work processes across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and document daily inspections to ensure every project site is visited at least once per shift, verifying the implementation of health and safety requirements by the Client contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Record observations from site visits using the Employer's online reporting systems for health and safety.
• Participate in health and safety pre-start kick-off meetings with Client contractors, adhering to the Expo Riyadh Construction Safety Manual.
• Perform daily verification of the suitability and ongoing availability of security, traffic management, logistics, and emergency arrangements, including these details in daily inspection reports.
• Conduct daily follow-ups on safety non-conformances to ensure timely rectification or escalation, and that appropriate controls are consistently maintained.
• Issue a suspension of work instruction under the contract in cases of inadequate safety control, imminent risk of injury, or persistent failure to address unsafe acts/conditions, ensuring notification to the ESH Manager for subsequent communication to ERC.
• Discuss the development and implementation of reward and recognition schemes in Client contractors' weekly meetings.
• Conduct daily verification of compliance with approved Traffic Management Plans and PAPI programs.
• Engage in monthly discussions with Client contractors to ensure the production of a health and safety file as per Employer’s requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant HSE engineering role.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate safety and health requirements into complex project phases.
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and monitoring performance trends.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for conducting meetings and providing recommendations.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supporting the Expo 2030 Riyadh infrastructure program. The role requires active engagement across various project sites and collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including Client contractors and internal teams.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon inquiry. Salary information for this position is not disclosed.