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About the Role

Hydrogen Systems, a Saudi Arabian company specializing in full life-cycle services for complex gas projects, is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to join their team in Riyadh. This role is integral to ensuring a safe and efficient working environment across industrial gas and hydrogen energy solutions. The HSE Manager will be responsible for identifying risks, enforcing safety policies, conducting training, and leading the maintenance and continuous improvement of the HSE Management System. This position contributes to a technically advanced, growth-oriented environment that values collaboration, accountability, and sustainable practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively support Construction & Commissioning teams on site to promote safe and efficient operations.
• Lead and coordinate contractors’ safety officers/HSE supervisors to ensure alignment and compliance with HSE rules and best practices.
• Deliver HSE site inductions and toolbox talks to all workers and visitors.
• Conduct frequent HSE audits and inspections, and lead weekly safety standdowns and hazard hunts.
• Lead the Permit to Work process and monitor high-risk activities such as scaffolding, excavation, lifting operations, confined space entry, and hot work.
• Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Dictate HSE trainings to crews, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Track and analyze observation cards weekly to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Review vendor documentation, including JSAs, procedures, lifting plans, checklists, and method statements, to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Hygiene or Engineering.
• 8-10 years of experience in HSE supervision or management roles, preferably within the construction or oil & gas industries.
• Solid experience in commissioning activities.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Possession of a valid passport and Iqama for immediate travel to GCC countries.
• Valid Saudi Arabia driving license.
• Strong knowledge of local health and safety laws and regulations.
• Ability to support multiple sites simultaneously.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, including the ability to communicate and influence without authority with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, follow-up capabilities, and strong observational abilities.

Required Skills

• HSE Management System
• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Construction Industry best practices
• Oil & Gas industry safety standards
• Commissioning Activities safety protocols
• Local Health and Safety Laws and Regulations
• Stakeholder Management
• Effective Communication
• Influence without Authority
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Attention to Detail
• Follow-up
• Observational Abilities
• Permit to Work systems
• Incident Investigation methodologies
• HSE Training Delivery
• Vendor Document Review

Work Environment and Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working at the headquarters office with frequent site visits to support Construction, Commissioning, and Operations teams. NEBOSH or CSP certification is considered a plus. Proficiency in Arabic and other languages is also an advantage.