Area Safety Engineer

Requisition ID: 300242

• Relocation Authorized: International - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Ras Al Khair

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Project Overview:

Jubail is one of Bechtel’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. It is one of the biggest civil engineering projects in modern times—and it's getting bigger. Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-1970s.

Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) serves as the Management Services Contractor (MSC), or “owner’s representative” for our client, the Royal Commission (RC). We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers, managing design submissions from local architect/engineering (AE) firms, and overseeing the actual construction work being performed by local contractors and sub-contractors in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair Industrial Cities. In June 2026, Bechtel’s contract with the Royal Commission was renewed for another 5 years with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic buildings/bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings, mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, universities, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port and pipeline expansions, and more.

Work Location: Ras Al-Khair. The position is based in Ras Al-Khair, located approximately 100 kilometers north of Jubail Industrial City. Daily commuting between Jubail and Ras Al-Khair is required, using either the available transportation facility or the shuttle bus service. Accommodation for this role is provided in Jubail Industrial City. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are provided for Ras Al-Khair assignees on workdays.

This position is designated as Single Status only

Job Summary:

The Area Safety Engineer reports to the Lead Safety Engineer or the Project ESH Manager. Conduct project wide ES&H initiates, including but not limited to: vehicle Inspection campaigns, focused assessments of contract work site: work at height safety, chemical storage, traffic & pedestrian management, environmental inspections, scaffold, PPE, excavations etc. Provides technical support & review of client contactor method statements and risk assessments. Provide technical ESH supports to construction department and client contractors.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct project wide ES&H initiates, including but not limited to: vehicle Inspection campaigns, focused assessments of contract work site: work at height safety, chemical storage, traffic & pedestrian management, environmental inspections, scaffold, PPE, excavations etc. Provides technical support & review of client contactor method statements and risk assessments.
• Provides safety technical support and assistance to contract projects during site visits.
• Participates in meetings with customers, project construction colleagues, and client contractors/subcontractors to advise them of safety requirements that may affect ES&H during the scope of the works.
• Provides recommendations and input for revising safety procedures, work processes, and other improvement measures.
• Conducts safety inspections/assessments of project construction activities to monitor compliance with applicable safety and health requirements including contractual commitments, permits, and the project’s ES&H Manual. Provide detailed reports on corrective actions.
• Produce training presentations and deliver training when required to.
• Take on additional duties as when given by the Lead Safety Engineer and Project ESH Manager.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• College/University degree in a subject relevant to Management of ESH from an accredited college or university.
• 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience in construction industry and/or prior extensive work experience in related fields leading to a thorough understanding of the role requirements as listed.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience of implementing all aspects of Construction ESH Management.

• Conducts safety inspections/assessments of project construction activities to monitor compliance with applicable safety and health requirements including contractual commitments, permits, and the project’s ES&H plan.
• NEBOSH / International General Certification preferred (or similar internal recognized ESH certification).
• Significant experience working with construction contractors to ensure related ESH standards are understood and complied with.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and physical risk exposures and Personal Protective Equipment standards as well as People Based Safety (behavioral safety) processes and procedures.
• Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of safety and/or health subcontractors or consultants.
• Experience in safety inspections/assessments during construction
• Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes.
• Knowledge of national and international environmental laws/regulations and industry standards for environmental compliance, and best management practices for minimizing potential environmental impacts during project execution.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to explain ESH related work processes and standards to contractors.
• Prepare ESH training presentations and deliver training sessions when required.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes.
• Knowledge of construction planning and execution.
• Experience in environmental monitoring and compliance inspection during construction.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management, erosion and sediment control methods, and restoration techniques

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