HSE Lead

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a HSE Engineer to join its technically challenging and interesting projects.

The Role

Wood is currently looking for HSE Manager to support our Projects business. Ma’aden is executing a strategic project to develop a new gold mine and processing facility in alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and Ma’aden’s 2040 Strategic Objectives. Located in Ar Rjum, KSA .

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Typical responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
• Provide strong HSE leadership to the Ar Rjum IPMT team and contractors, promoting a proactive HSE culture.
• Develop project-specific HSE plans, risk assessments, and emergency response procedures.
• Align HSE strategy with Saudi Arabian mining and environmental regulations, Wood’s corporate HSE policy, and international best practices (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Identify, assess, and manage HSE risks across all project phases (engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations).
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (MEWA), Saudi Mining regulations, and client-specific requirements.Oversee daily HSE operations, including inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action closeouts.
• Ensure contractor HSE performance meets contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain emergency preparedness and site-specific health and welfare arrangements.
• Training & Awareness
• Develop and deliver HSE induction, toolbox talks, and ongoing training for all site personnel.
• Mentor and coach site supervisors and engineers to enhance HSE competency and ownership.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Lead incident investigations (including root cause analysis) and drive lessons learned.
• Prepare and submit HSE reports, KPIs, and performance metrics to the Project Director and client.
• Promote continuous improvement through audits, feedback, and best-practice sharing.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected :

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or equivalent.
• NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent HSE certification is mandatory.
Experience:
• Minimum 12–15 years of HSE experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HSE management role on large-scale mining, Mineral processing, or oil & gas EPC/IPMT projects.
• Strong background in remote site operations and camp-based projects.
• Technical Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi and international HSE regulations and standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).
• Strong experience with risk assessments, incident investigation, and emergency response planning.