Safety Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Aramco energizes the world economy Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization. Overview We are seeking a Safety Engineer focusing on Drilling & Workover Operations to join the Saudi Aramco Loss Prevention organization (LP). LP is responsible for providing both day-to-day in-field occupational and process safety support to Saudi Aramco operations, as well as centralized technical support and consulting function. Our field offices are located in Abqaiq, Riyadh, Ras Tanura, Dhahran, Udhailiyah, Jeddah (including Yanbu and Jazan), and Tanajib. Through these offices, LP provides its services to all Saudi Aramco facilities and departments that are located throughout the Kingdom. Your primary role is to provide daily support to upstream organizations to provide field and office safety support to manage safety in petroleum engineering, exploration, drilling and workover related activities, including unconventional resources and seismic operations. Key responsibilities Facilitate implementation of the Saudi Aramco Safety Management System, as well as its objectives and expectations, including developing associated safety processes, and participating in self-assessments. Inspect onshore and offshore drilling rigs, workover equipment, and other support facilities and have in-depth knowledge of well control equipment and procedures (i.e., attended Basic Well Control School). Identify, evaluate, recommend actions, and follow up on critical, yet universal safety tasks and control methodologies related to operational safety practices (e.g., work at height, isolation/LOTO, permit to work, hydrogen sulfide, confined space entry, excavations). Participate in safety studies and activities using risk assessment and mitigation methodologies, such as: PHAs, HAZOPs, JSAs, incident investigations, compliance reviews, or insurance surveys. Develop and/or review corporate safety standards, instructions and procedures related to upstream operations and formalize them into company-documented practices as required. Review designs of oil and gas field facilities for compliance with company and industry safety standards. Assist in the development of Emergency Response Plans for credible scenarios. Have a working knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS). Attend emergency drills as observer and provide feedback. Respond to emergency situations and incidents, either during or after regular working hours, to provide technical assistance and advice. Support the reporting, classification and investigation of all incidents, and participate in incident investigations, determination of root causes, and proper recommendations to prevent recurrence. Deliver Loss Prevention-specific training to employees, contractors, and outside parties. Mentor other LP personnel. Minimum requirements You will hold a bachelor degree in any engineering discipline. You will have 7 years of relevant oil and gas upstream industry experience, including a strong track record in delivering results. Your experience will include areas such as: drilling & workover operations; well planning and approval; reservoir management; geology and geophysics; project management for upstream facilities development; oil & gas field development; simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) between upstream and construction/downstream operations; offshore and onshore drilling rig safety inspections; managerial audits and assessments; and safety program and emergency response plans development. You will have an excellent ability to communicate in English with peers as well as members of management, and be able to produce clear and concise oral and written reports in English. Work location and work schedule Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in job offer Work schedule: Full time - To be specified in job offer Job posting duration Job posting start date: 01/01/2026 Job posting end date: 12/31/2026 Working environment Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.
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Safety Engineer
Saudi Aramco
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About this role
Aramco energizes the world economy Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.
With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.
We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.
Overview We are seeking a Safety Engineer focusing on Drilling & Workover Operations to join the Saudi Aramco Loss Prevention organization (LP).
LP is responsible for providing both day-to-day in-field occupational and process safety support to Saudi Aramco operations, as well as centralized technical support and consulting function. Our field offices are located in Abqaiq, Riyadh, Ras Tanura, Dhahran, Udhailiyah, Jeddah (including Yanbu and Jazan), and Tanajib. Through these offices, LP provides its services to all Saudi Aramco facilities and departments that are located throughout the Kingdom.
Your primary role is to provide daily support to upstream organizations to provide field and office safety support to manage safety in petroleum engineering, exploration, drilling and workover related activities, including unconventional resources and seismic operations.
Key responsibilities
Facilitate implementation of the Saudi Aramco Safety Management System, as well as its objectives and expectations, including developing associated safety processes, and participating in self-assessments. Inspect onshore and offshore drilling rigs, workover equipment, and other support facilities and have in-depth knowledge of well control equipment and procedures (i.e., attended Basic Well Control School). Identify, evaluate, recommend actions, and follow up on critical, yet universal safety tasks and control methodologies related to operational safety practices (e.g., work at height, isolation/LOTO, permit to work, hydrogen sulfide, confined space entry, excavations).
Participate in safety studies and activities using risk assessment and mitigation methodologies, such as: PHAs, HAZOPs, JSAs, incident investigations, compliance reviews, or insurance surveys. Develop and/or review corporate safety standards, instructions and procedures related to upstream operations and formalize them into company-documented practices as required. Review designs of oil and gas field facilities for compliance with company and industry safety standards.
Assist in the development of Emergency Response Plans for credible scenarios. Have a working knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS). Attend emergency drills as observer and provide feedback.
Respond to emergency situations and incidents, either during or after regular working hours, to provide technical assistance and advice. Support the reporting, classification and investigation of all incidents, and participate in incident investigations, determination of root causes, and proper recommendations to prevent recurrence. Deliver Loss Prevention-specific training to employees, contractors, and outside parties.
Mentor other LP personnel.
Minimum requirements
You will hold a bachelor degree in any engineering discipline. You will have 7 years of relevant oil and gas upstream industry experience, including a strong track record in delivering results. Your experience will include areas such as: drilling & workover operations; well planning and approval; reservoir management; geology and geophysics; project management for upstream facilities development; oil & gas field development; simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) between upstream and construction/downstream operations; offshore and onshore drilling rig safety inspections; managerial audits and assessments; and safety program and emergency response plans development.
You will have an excellent ability to communicate in English with peers as well as members of management, and be able to produce clear and concise oral and written reports in English.
Work location and work schedule Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in job offer
Work schedule: Full time - To be specified in job offer
Job posting duration Job posting start date: 01/01/2026
Job posting end date: 12/31/2026
Working environment Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.
At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.
We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.
About the Company
Saudi Aramco is a leading global producer of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, known for its low carbon intensity and commitment to societal value.
Key Highlights
- ✓ Part of a major player in the energy sector with global reach
- ✓ Opportunity to work with advanced technology and infrastructure
- ✓ Focus on sustainability and responsible resource stewardship
- ✓ Full-time position offering potential for career growth
💡 Honest Take: While the role offers strong professional development opportunities, candidates should be aware of the high expectations and responsibilities associated with working for a large corporation like Aramco. For more information, visit the official job listing at https://www.gulftalent.com/saudi-arabia/jobs/safety-engineer-578902?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic.
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