HSE Officer required — only for candidates with Transportation & Rig Move experience. NOT for candidates with Construction / Plants / Projects experience.
Job Purpose
- Verify that all materials, transportation processes, and workmanship on transportation projects comply with Oil & Gas standards and client requirements
- Inspect all equipment (Cranes, Trucks, Trailers, Heavy Equipment) to ensure 100% readiness to mobilize to project locations
- Verify the mechanical integrity, safety compliance, and operational readiness of heavy transportation assets and lifting machinery
- Minimize equipment downtime, prevent mechanical failures, and ensure strict compliance with international lifting and transport safety standards
Job Overview
- Job Full Title: Rig Move & Transportation QHSE Supervisor
- Sector: Oil & Gas – Drilling Services
- Employment Type: Full-Time (Field-Based)
- Location: Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Key Responsibilities
Rig Move Planning
- Author, review, and execute detailed Rig Move Plans, route surveys, and comprehensive journey management protocols
Field Supervision
- Provide direct on-site QHSE oversight during critical phases including Rig Down, heavy equipment loading, hauling, and Rig Up
Permit to Work (PTW)
- Risk-assess and clear high-risk operations, including heavy lifting, critical crane lifts, working at heights, and oversized cargo transport
Equipment & Fleet Inspections
- Enforce rigorous preventive checks on heavy transport fleets, multi-axle trailers, cranes, and lashing/rigging gear to ensure operational readiness
Quality Assurance (QA/QC)
- Implement quality tracking metrics to eliminate Non-Productive Time (NPT) and ensure subcontracted transport vendors meet strict corporate benchmarks
Incident Investigation
- Lead immediate response and root-cause analysis (RCA) for any transit accidents, lifting near-misses, or drops, executing long-term corrective actions (CAPA)
Targeted Training
- Plan and control specialized rig-move safety briefings, continuous risk workshops, and heavy-haul toolbox talks for diverse multi-cultural crews
Expected KPIs and Outcomes
- Deliver a Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) and zero asset-damage record across all high-risk transit campaigns
- Optimize best cycle times through seamless, compliant logistics execution, directly minimizing operational downtime
- Guarantee a 100% compliance score with major client safety mandates and regional road safety policies
Material Testing & Inspections
- Inspect incoming materials & equipment
- Pre-Rig Move Inspections: check test certificates and run field tests
- Site Inspections: monitor daily transportation & Rig Move activities to verify adherence to standards
- Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR): document unaccepted work or failing materials, issue non-conformance reports, and follow up on corrective actions
- Documentation: maintain accurate registers, logs, inspection checklists, and test results
- Prepare final quality dossiers for project activities
Equipment & Lifting Gear Inspections
- Perform pre-delivery, routine, and post-maintenance inspections on heavy trucks, hydraulic trailers, and mobile or crawler cranes
- Inspect crane booms, outriggers, wire ropes, hooks, and load-bearing structures for cracks, wear, or deformation using Visual Testing (VT) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) coordination
- Audit braking systems, engines, transmissions, pneumatic systems, and high-pressure hydraulics on trucks and trailers
- Verify that all cranes hold valid third-party load test certifications and that trucks/trailers meet regional transport authority safety regulations
- Audit lifting & rigging gear and cargo secure items (belts, latches, ropes, etc.)
- Log maintenance deficiencies, issue quarantine notices for unsafe equipment, and sign off on corrective maintenance reports
Requirements and Qualifications
Education
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or a related equipment technical field
Certification
- Certified Lifting Equipment Inspector (e.g., LEEA) and NDT certifications are highly preferred
Experience
- 5 to 10 years of mechanical quality inspection experience on heavy equipment or Rig Move operations
Skills
- Strong blueprint reading, knowledge of standard testing methods, and clear technical writing skills
Location
- Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia
How to Apply
- Send your CV to: mabdallah-mj-ksa@outlook.com