Field Compliance Coordinator

Overview

Join a prominent organization in Saudi Arabia as a Field Compliance Coordinator, playing a vital role in overseeing construction safety and health, safety, and environment (HSE) coordination within a large-scale oil and gas project. This position demands vigilance in monitoring construction activities and ensuring adherence to safety standards, regulatory mandates, and organizational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out frequent safety inspections and compliance audits at construction sites.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor adherence to established HSE protocols.
• Confirm the correct application of Permit-to-Work systems.
• Supervise high-risk tasks such as confined-space entry, lifting operations, excavation, and working at elevated heights.
• Evaluate Lockout/Tagout processes and energy isolation activities.
• Analyze Safe Work Practices, Job Safety Analyses, and hazard control measures.
• Assist in Process Safety Management and Process Hazard Analysis initiatives.
• Engage in HAZOP, risk assessment, and Bowtie Analysis as required.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, facilitating root-cause analysis.
• Monitor safety observations, track non-conformances, and follow corrective actions through completion.
• Organize and present safety inductions, toolbox talks, and specialized training sessions.
• Support emergency readiness, drills, and response planning activities.
• Generate safety reports, inspection findings, and documentation of compliance efforts.
• Collaborate closely with project management, construction personnel, contractors, and stakeholders to uphold stringent HSE standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
• Possession of NEBOSH International General Certificate, IOSH qualification, or an equivalent globally recognized safety certification.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in safety or HSE roles.
• A minimum of 7 years dedicated to supporting significant oil and gas construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of construction safety and field compliance aspects.
• Expertise in Permit-to-Work systems, Lockout/Tagout, and confined-space safety procedures.
• Understanding of HAZOP, Bowtie Analysis, Process Safety Management, and Safety Management Systems.
• Proven track record in conducting incident probes and root cause investigations.
• Strong capability in hazard identification, risk evaluation, and control implementation.
• Experience supervising contractor activities on major or mega construction sites.
• Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Availability and willingness to perform duties on-site in Saudi Arabia.

Working Conditions and Schedule

• Long-term contract role within the oil & gas sector.
• Working schedule comprises six days on followed by one day off.
• Daily working hours total eight hours.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will be a proactive, highly engaged safety specialist comfortable interfacing directly with construction crews and contractors in a challenging project atmosphere. Confidence in addressing unsafe behaviors, engaging senior leadership, and ensuring timely, effective corrective measures is essential.