Field Compliance Coordinator (Drilling Safety & Environment)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Eram Talent is seeking a Field Compliance Coordinator (Drilling Safety & Environment) to support Saudi Aramco Upstream Drilling & Workover Operations. This full-time position, based in Dhahran, Eastern region, is crucial for ensuring full compliance with Saudi Aramco HSE requirements, drilling standards, and regulatory obligations. The Coordinator will act as the primary field HSE focal point for assigned rigs, promoting safe drilling operations through a structured approach to safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Field HSE Advisor for assigned drilling and workover rigs, ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco HSE Management System (SMS), General Instructions (GIs), and Upstream Drilling standards.
• Conduct routine HSE audits, field inspections, and compliance assessments, issuing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of preventive and corrective actions.
• Support pre-commencement inspections for new drilling rigs and prepare rigs for Saudi Aramco RHSEI, Well Control, Loss Prevention Department (LPD), Corporate, and Environmental Protection Department (EPD) audits.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, contractor HSE compliance, and environmental protection initiatives.
• Mentor rig foremen, supervisors, and Safety Officers to strengthen HSE leadership and improve field safety performance.
• Conduct behavioral safety observations, participate in rig safety meetings, and promote a proactive safety culture across drilling operations.
• Prepare HSE reports, compliance documentation, and performance metrics as required by Saudi Aramco management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC), IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent internationally recognized HSE certification.

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of HSE experience in the oil and gas industry.
• At least 7 years of this experience must be supporting Saudi Aramco or major upstream drilling/workover operations.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco Safety Management System (SMS), drilling HSE requirements, incident investigation, risk assessment, emergency response, and audit processes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Saudi Aramco drilling compliance audits, field inspections, and HSE performance improvement programs.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in report writing.
• Effective stakeholder coordination skills.

Work Location

This is a full-time position located in Dhahran, within the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia. The role requires direct engagement with field operations to uphold safety and environmental compliance standards.