HSE Officer / Site HSE Coordinator

About the Role

FNRCO is seeking an experienced HSE Officer / Site HSE Coordinator to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is critical for ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance across site operations, with a focus on permit to work management, documentation, and day-to-day HSE execution. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Permit to Work (PTW) Management

• Act as or directly support Permit Issuer and Permit Receiver roles for various permit types, including Confined Space, Working at Height, Lifting, Electrical, Cold Work, Hot Work, Utilities, Road Closures, Excavation, Digging, Night Work, and Isolation/LOTO.
• Prepare and submit PTW packages, including RAMS and supporting documents, to the client's PTW coordination authority within required lead times.
• Conduct joint site inspections with the Permit Receiver before and after work, ensure daily toolbox talks/start cards are completed, and support daily inspection requirements.
• Ensure proper closure of permits, removal of isolations/LOTO, and return of signed documentation to the site PTW coordination office.

HSE Documentation and Compliance

• Develop and maintain the Site-Specific Health, Safety and Environment Plan, aligned with local regulatory requirements and ISO 45001/14001.
• Maintain the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (ISO 22320-aligned) and Incident Reporting and Investigation Plan, aligned with site authority requirements.
• Keep the site organization chart, RAMS, competency certificates (*, working at height, flagman, fire watcher, work permit issuer/receiver, lifting/scissor lift operators), and mobilization/resource matrix current and audit-ready.
• Maintain equipment and tool inspection certificates (*, cranes, MEWPs, lifting accessories, gas detectors, lifelines) and ensure daily pre-use inspections are documented.

Day-to-Day Site HSE Execution

• Manage pre-shift preparation (safety start cards, toolbox talks, role assignment), site readiness verification, mid-shift monitoring (weather, rest breaks, heat stress management), and end-of-shift closure documentation.
• Enforce PPE compliance (helmet color coding, high-visibility vests, task-specific PPE) for all personnel and subcontractors.
• Manage hazardous materials handling, storage, labeling, and spill response (drip trays, bunding, SDS availability) for chemicals or flammable/combustible liquids used on site.
• Maintain the HSE tracking board content (organization chart, emergency layout, method statements, risk assessments, certificates, signed permits, safety observations, equipment checklists) per the site's standard format.

Interface and Escalation

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client's site HSE representatives and PTW coordination office, managing direct HSE compliance administration.
• Escalate any non-conformances, near-misses, or incidents immediately per site reporting requirements, and lead internal corrective action tracking.
• Attend site HSE kick-off meetings, safety meetings, and audits on behalf of the company, briefing internal management on outcomes and required actions.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a similar HSE role.
• Strong understanding of Permit to Work (PTW) systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001/14001 and ISO 22320 standards.
• Ability to manage HSE documentation, inspections, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interfacing with clients and internal teams.