HSE Practitioner📣 Job Ad

About the Role

FLOW Consortium is seeking a dedicated HSE Practitioner to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role supports the operation and maintenance of Lines 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the Riyadh Metro, a significant urban transit system. This position is integral to the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental programs, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment. The HSE Practitioner will contribute by conducting inspections, supporting risk assessments, monitoring performance, and assisting with incident prevention and investigation activities. The primary objective is to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, company standards, and best practices, fostering a proactive safety culture within a dynamic operational setting.

FLOW Consortium, a partnership between Hitachi, Alstom, and Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, manages this complex rail network, contributing to Riyadh's transformation under Vision 2030. The consortium is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient services while upholding world-class standards in operational excellence and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct HSE inspections, audits, and workplace assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze HSE data and prepare reports, performance metrics, and presentations for management review.
• Support the preparation and review of Task Risk Assessments (TRAs) and environmental impact assessments.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Participate in emergency preparedness exercises and evaluate response effectiveness.
• Maintain HSE records, meeting minutes, action trackers, and technical documentation.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating HSE procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Promote HSE awareness and provide support to operational teams in achieving safety and environmental objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and company procedures.
• Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of operational and environmental risks.
• Investigate, document, and analyze incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are tracked and implemented.
• Conduct workplace inspections and monitoring activities to identify hazards and improve safety performance.
• Analyze HSE data and prepare accurate reports, trends, and recommendations for management.
• Support emergency planning, drills, exercises, and post-exercise evaluations.
• Maintain HSE records and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HSE procedures and documentation.
• Encourage safe working practices and increase HSE awareness among employees, contractors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) roles.
• Experience in industrial, infrastructure, transportation, rail, or similar operational environments is preferred.
• Proven experience conducting HSE inspections, audits, and workplace assessments.
• Knowledge of accident and incident investigation methodologies.
• Experience supporting risk assessments and environmental impact evaluations.
• Good understanding of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Good understanding of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience preparing technical reports, inspection reports, and business correspondence.
• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Possession of OSHA, NEBOSH, Kawader Registration as HSE Practitioner, and Saudi Council of Engineers Registration.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certification is preferred.
• Railway Safety or Transportation Industry Safety Certification is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Risk assessment and hazard identification skills.
• Investigation and reporting capability.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced operational environment.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within the dynamic environment of the Riyadh Metro, supporting a critical urban transit system.