HSE Supervisor I (Exploration Drilling)

About the Role

Alkhorayef Petroleum Company is seeking an HSE Supervisor I (Exploration Drilling) to join their team in the Makkah region, covering locations such as Taif and Makkah. This full-time role involves overseeing the implementation of health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures within exploration drilling operations. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement effective HSE policies, guidelines, and procedures at the site level to ensure company HSE objectives are met.
• Provide support to departmental supervisors and field teams on all aspects of safety, occupational health, and environmental issues.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable HSE laws and regulations; maintain and update all required records and documentation according to established guidelines.
• Perform regular HSE site audits and inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of HSE systems, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee the implementation of Critical Controls and Life Saving Rules (LSR) across all site operations and take immediate action on non-compliance.
• Oversee and enforce the Journey Management System (JMS), ensuring all travel plans are approved, monitored, and complied with before vehicle movements.
• Coordinate HSE activities including safety meetings, LPT meetings, inspections of material handling equipment, and fire prevention systems.
• Develop HSE toolbox talk topics and ensure sessions are regularly conducted for field crews, contractors, and visitors.
• Lead incident and accident investigations; complete close-out of all reports and prepare lessons learned for submission to management.
• Track and provide regular HSE performance reports to the HSE Manager and operational management.
• Coordinate with client HSE requirements, consulting with the QHSE Manager to ensure alignment with client-specific expectations, audit requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Responsible for identifying hazardous workplace conditions and ensuring timely mitigation of health, safety, and environmental risks.
• Conduct HSE inductions and orientation for all new employees and contractors on site.
• Support HSE initiatives including ISO 14001, ISO 45001 compliance activities as directed by the HSE Manager.
• Manage HSE statistics reporting and assist with ad-hoc HSE tasks and projects as required.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this role should possess 2-5 years of experience in a relevant HSE position, preferably within exploration drilling or a similar industrial environment. A strong understanding of HSE policies, regulations, and best practices is essential.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in the Makkah region, with responsibilities extending to sites in Taif and Makkah. The role involves working directly at site level within exploration drilling operations, requiring active engagement with field teams and adherence to strict safety protocols.