Safety Engineer / Safety Officer
Anton
Role:Participate in preparing the Project HSE Execution Plan, ensuring that it covers the Contract scope, the latest KOC HSE policies, the HSE management system, and relevant procedures. Submit it to the Client for approval within 45 days from the Commencement Date as required by the Contract. No site work may commence before approval.
Define HSE responsibilities for the Project Manager, Engineers, and Site Supervisors, and ensure that construction personnel across all disciplines implement their safety responsibilities and site procedures.
Conduct site risk identification, Job Safety Analysis, pre-job safety briefings, toolbox talks, site inspections, and follow-up of hazard rectification.
Supervise permit-to-work and high-risk activity controls, with particular attention to wellhead shutdown/isolation, depressurization and degassing, hot work, excavation, lifting, electrical work, vehicle transportation, and protection of existing facilities.
In view of high-pressure wellheads and H₂S/CO₂ environments, supervise personnel safety training, emergency preparedness, alarm/evacuation arrangements, and site protective measures.
Monitor site HSE performance and organize or support reporting, investigation, and close-out of accidents, near misses, and safety violations.
Prepare monthly HSE reports and submit the previous month's report by the 5th of each month as required by the Contract; support Client HSE inspections and audits.
Assign Safety Officers according to the requirements of each wellsite and work phase to ensure adequate safety supervision during site activities.
Safety Engineer: A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from a recognized university; at least 5 years of relevant HSE experience, including at least 2 years in the oil and gas industry; and completion of at least one KOC-recognized HSE certification course, such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or an equivalent course.
Safety Officer: Education and work experience must comply with KOC.GE.033. Any one of the following routes is acceptable:
Bachelor's degree in Science or Diploma in Engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant HSE experience;
Bachelor's degree in another discipline, an accepted IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent certificate, and at least 5 years of relevant HSE experience;
High school education, an accepted IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent certificate, and at least 10 years of total work experience, including at least 7 years of relevant HSE experience.
Language and Approval: Proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Relevant education, work experience, and professional qualifications are subject to KOC review, as well as any interview and written test required by the Client.
Professional Qualification: Completion of at least one recognized HSE certification course.
Experience in HSE management for oilfield EPC projects, wellhead facilities, SCADA systems, or instrumentation/electrical installation projects is preferred.
Familiarity with the KOC HSE management system, PTW, JSA, site safety inspections, accident prevention, and emergency response procedures is preferred.
Experience managing risks associated with high-pressure wellheads, H₂S, hot work, lifting, excavation, electrical construction, and multiple work fronts is preferred.
Experience in Kuwait or other Middle East oil and gas projects, including the ability to conduct site safety training, hazard inspections, and corrective-action follow-up independently, is preferred.