Rig Safety Officer

About the role

The Rig Safety Officer will champion health, safety, security and environmental (HSE) standards on an offshore rig in Kuwait. Reporting to the Senior Tool Pusher, the role ensures the Barrier Management System (BMS) and safety programs are fully implemented and continuously improved.

Key responsibilities

• Promote and enforce all QHSSE requirements, ensuring 75% of the workday is spent onsite in high‑risk areas.
• Disseminate HSE policies, procedures and guidance to all personnel.
• Lead safety programs such as ADES 8 Keys to Incident‑Free and the TOFS award.
• Manage the SHIELD program and conduct safety performance conversations.
• Ensure Stop Work Authority (SWA) is understood and applied by the crew.
• Assist the Senior Tool Pusher with compliance checks for JSA, SOPs, PTW, isolation, confined space and rescue planning.
• Support internal and external audits, close‑out actions and continuous improvement of BMS.
• Engage crews during safety and supervisor meetings, presenting findings and recommendations.

Required profile

• Minimum 24 months (2 years) of relevant HSE experience on offshore rigs.
• Strong presence on the worksite, especially on deck and drill floor.
• Ability to raise and resolve HSE non‑compliance issues with site management.
• Proactive attitude toward safety culture and coaching of crew members.

Required skills

• HSE standards
• Confined Space Rescue Planning