HSE Advisor - Mining

Role Overview

HSE Advisor for Wood PLC's Projects business. The position may initially be office-based in Al Khobar, Riyadh, or Jubail, prior to mobilising to a site-based assignment in Saudi Arabia on an 8/2 rotation.

Role Purpose

Support the Projects business by developing and implementing health, safety and environmental strategies, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements, and promoting a strong safety culture across project teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Strategy

• Develop annual HSE improvement plans in line with Company and Client strategic and business unit objectives.
• Develop a site HSE visit programme for both self and for project/contract management and for Corporate HSE management.

Compliance & Interface Management

• Manage the project HSE interface requirements; ensure compliance with all existing interface documents and in the development of future plans.
• Ensure the requirements stipulated in HSE interface documents/plans are communicated to all relevant personnel.
• Ensure that emergency response arrangements are in place and are communicated to all personnel; ensure that project requirements align with Client requirements if these take precedence.

Incident & Audit Management

• Support HSE incident investigations and undertake the appropriate reporting requirements.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external audits.
• Communicate the important messages from incidents and accidents as a part of the Lessons Learned process to all relevant parties.

Performance & Reporting

• Maintain a system for monitoring HSE performance.
• Promote and communicate lessons learned from within their own project; report deficiencies within project and corporate functions and record all reportable issues within company action tracking and incident reporting systems.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with and build relationships with Client HSE Reps and site Safety Reps as required.
• Manage attendance and participation at project HSE meetings, workshops and forums.
• Promote workforce involvement in all HSE activities, initiatives and programmes.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2–5 years in a technical role, or association with HSE role in another industry.
• Familiarisation with industry regulations.

Skills & Competencies

• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Effective and competent MS Office Suite user.
• High level of communication skills in both written and spoken format.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Covers specialist care for you and eligible family members residing in country. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy; age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select higher medical cover payable at employee's own expense.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for you or your immediate family members to discuss any work or personal issues. Supports mental, physical, social and financial well-being.
• GOSI (Social Insurance): Payable to KSA employees; social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
• Examination Leave: Upon company approval to enroll in or continue at an education institute, employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior to exam.
• Professional Memberships: One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system with supporting evidence.
• Inspire Awards: Annual awards programme recognising and celebrating inspirational colleagues designing the future, upholding company values and playing a pivotal role in delivering strategy. Employees can nominate colleagues for their hard work, innovation and tenacity.
• Long Service Award: Celebrates commitment and loyalty at 5 year service milestones, demonstrating appreciation of hard work, dedication and years of service.
• Career Development Champions: Prioritizes structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization. Employees use tools for planning and feedback; managers actively coach and mentor to support advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasised to help employees achieve their career goals effectively.