This critical managerial field-based leadership role is responsible for planning, controlling, and monitoring the safe operations of the operations while maintaining absolute compliance with industrial quality, safety and environmental guidelines and requirements of all related stakeholders.
Job Overview
Job Full Title: Rig Move & Transportation QHSE Manager
Sector: Oil & Gas - Drilling Services
Employment Type: Full-Time (Field-Based)
Location: Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Key Responsibilities
- Rig Move Planning:
o Author, review, and execute detailed Rig Move Plans, route surveys, and comprehensive journey management protocols.
- Field Supervision:
o Provide direct on-site QHSE oversight during critical phases including Rig Down, heavy equipment loading, hauling, and Rig Up.
- Permit to Work (PTW):
o Risk-assess and clear high-risk operations, including heavy lifting, critical crane lifts, working at heights, and oversized cargo transport.
- Equipment & Fleet Inspections:
o Enforce rigorous preventive checks on heavy transport fleets, multi-axle trailers, cranes, and lashing/rigging gear to ensure operational readiness.
- Quality Assurance (QA/QC):
o Implement quality tracking metrics to eliminate Non-Productive Time (NPT) and ensure subcontracted transport vendors meet strict corporate benchmarks.
- Incident Investigation:
o 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:
o Plan and control the specialized rig-move safety briefings, continuous risk workshops, and specific heavy-haul toolbox talks for diverse multi-cultural crews.
- Expected KPI`s and Outcomes:
o Deliver a Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) and zero asset-damage record across all high-risk transit campaigns.
o Optimize best cycle times through seamless, compliant logistics execution, directly minimizing operational downtime.
o Guarantee a 100% compliance score with major client safety mandates and regional road safety policies.
Required Qualifications
- Technical field mastery: Deep knowledge and expertise in Oil & Gas transportation, Rig Move and heavy lifting regulations and standards.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Occupational Health & Safety.
- Experience: Minimum 5 to 8 years of dedicated QHSE experience, with at least 3 years directly leading position.
- Certifications: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, is required
- Certified: Lifting & Rigging Supervision (e.g., LEEA) is recommended
- Communication: Native or professional fluency in English with excellent technical report-writing skills.
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