QatarEnergy is hiring a Safety Officer to work in Doha, Qatar. The role supports the Drilling and Completions Department with health, safety and environment (HSE) advice. The post holder helps make sure drilling, completions, workover and well services work is carried out safely and efficiently, in line with departmental and corporate HSE requirements.
Main responsibilities
- Give HSE advice and support to the Drilling and Completions Department.
- Help plan and run drilling, completions, workover and well services operations so they are safe and efficient.
- Act as the named onshore and offshore contact for frontline safety leadership and HSE coaching, covering both office and field work.
- Support line managers in taking ownership of safety in their operations.
- Help put HSE programmes into practice across the department.
Requirements
- At least 10 years’ experience as an HSE Advisor, HSE Engineer, or Assist and Assure Coach, including at least 5 years in drilling operations.
- Thorough working knowledge of health and safety management systems, with a sound understanding of process safety and HSE auditing.
- Clear communication skills at every level, from rig crew to senior management.
- A proven record in frontline training, coaching, facilitation and constructive intervention.
- Knowledge of current international HSE codes and regulations, including IMO, SOLAS, the MODU Code, and ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 22301.
- Good computer skills, a good command of English, and excellent spoken and written communication.
- A Bachelor degree in Engineering, Science or an equivalent subject.
Preferred experience and qualifications
- Practical knowledge of Transition to Work, Step 7, Effective Supervision, Challenging the Green, programme effectiveness reviews and KPI interpretation.
- An additional recognised industry diploma or qualification in safety.
About this type of role
A safety officer in the oil and gas sector usually checks that work sites follow safety rules, coaches workers and supervisors, and reviews how well safety programmes are working. In drilling, this often means working closely with field crews as well as office teams, so good communication and practical experience of field operations are valuable.
Source: the official careers page of QatarEnergy, checked on 3 November 2026. Apply only through the employer’s official link in “How to apply”. Genuine employers never ask for money to hire you.
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