EHS Supervisor

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced EHS Supervisor certified by ARAMCO with a background in the Oil & Gas sector to join our team in Riyadh. The role involves overseeing compliance with environment, health, and safety standards while supporting project teams through comprehensive safety management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all EHS documentation, including EHS plans, emergency response plans, and risk assessments.
• Attend EHS meetings with clients and project teams to discuss compliance and safety matters.
• Report all EHS-related issues promptly to the head office.
• Deliver EHS induction training for newly onboarded workers.
• Conduct daily inspections within the assigned zones to ensure safety standards are maintained.
• Verify that proper safe work permits are obtained from clients or main contractors before commencement of work.
• Perform thorough risk assessments across the site and communicate findings to site engineers and clients, especially regarding high-risk areas.
• Ensure quality delivery of toolbox talks by engineers weekly to foster EHS awareness.
• Confirm all personnel wear the required personal protective equipment such as helmets, safety shoes, and coveralls.
• Inspect equipment like ladders and scaffolds to ensure they are safe for use by workers.
• Maintain health and hygiene on site ensuring availability of drinking water, rest areas, adequate lighting, and ventilation.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices to prevent accidents and incidents on site.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses for high-risk activities to mitigate potential hazards.
• Encourage active participation from workers and engineers in adopting EHS best practices.
• Lead investigations of minor and major incidents collaboratively with engineers and communicate results for preventive measures.
• Provide first aid or arrange medical support promptly if a worker is injured.
• Maintain comprehensive records related to all EHS operations and activities.
• Establish and improve integrated health, safety, and environment management systems conforming to ISO45001, ISO14001, and ISO9001 standards.
• Conduct EHS training programs for both site engineers and workers, including HR-organized sessions.
• Identify hazards and conduct risk assessments for critical operations ensuring method statements reflect these findings.
• Prepare and implement EHS and Environmental Management Plans.
• Manage coordination of external EHS audits and third-party equipment inspections.
• Develop and execute emergency preparedness plans and conduct regular drills.
• Implement and monitor work permit systems rigorously.
• Coordinate occupational health and welfare initiatives.
• Draft EHS contractual conditions for subcontractors.
• Take initiative to halt work if unsafe practices are observed and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct monthly project risk management audits and quarterly system audits.
• Regularly update project heads on EHS performance and status.

Qualifications and Expertise

• Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience in EHS supervision within the Oil and Gas industry.
• Certification as an ARAMCO-approved EHS Supervisor is mandatory.
• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology (BTech/BE/BSc).
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in safety documentation, EH&S compliance, risk/crisis leadership, risk assessment, fire inspections, incident investigation.
• Familiarity with standards such as NEBOSH, NIOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and IMS.
• Experience with audit management and working overseas is preferred.

Additional Information

The position is based on-site at Riyadh and requires hands-on supervision of health, safety, and environmental management systems in compliance with client and regulatory standards.