Introduction

What are you going to do 

We are reaching out with an exciting permanent opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, within the oil and gas sector. Our client is seeking a Rig, Well & Vessel Operations Safety and Training Supervisor to play a key role in elevating Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards while driving competency and performance across our client's team. This position is central to ensuring safe, efficient operations and robust training on rigs and vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Attend, support and, where appropriate facilitate toolbox talks, team safety discussions, the identification of the hazards, risks for all tasks to ensure all crew members understand and implement robust control measures.
  • Support the review, revision and redevelopment of procedures and associated risk assessments to ensure they are appropriate, suitable, and sufficient.
  • Conduct pre-job, on the job and post activity reviews with the crews, helping to reinforce safe behaviours encouraging them to conduct de-briefs and record lessons learnt.
  • Deliver site specific training and coaching in conjunction with the Training and Development department.
  • Develop and update "On the Job Competency Assessment Resources" for all job roles on operational units within the remit of the position.
  • Support supervisors to carry out assessments of individuals Competency Assessment Logbooks.
  • Keep a master record of all the competency assessments for the Company owned rig, vessels and hydraulic workover unit.
  • Develop and maintain approved training matrices for all units within the remit of the position.
  • Coordinate implementation of e-Vision control of work system and perform regular audits. Perform Workplace Competency Assessment for all resources with a role in e-Vision.
  • Analyze competence assurance outputs to identify developmental opportunities for crew members, suggest options to responsible parties and implement as appropriate.
  • Support internal stakeholders with advice and guidance to support continuous improvement in operational HSE performance.
  • Support leadership team as required in gaining and maintaining operational certification for units within the remit of the position.
  • Liaise with contractors to prepare and deliver Company identified training as required by the position.
  • Liaise with local and international training providers to secure suitable external training which is both cost effective and appropriate to the Company's needs.
  • Facilitate the identification, tracking and timely closure of operational and HSE actions across units within the remit of the position.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at various levels across the organization.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Higher National Diploma (HND), higher education or equivalent.
  • External certification of safety expertise (e.g., NEBOSH certificate or other safety qualifications).
  • Workplace assessor, or internal verifier qualification.
  • Offshore drilling rig operations experience.
  • Training and competency assessment experience.
  • Knowledgeable in HSE and process safety requirements.
  • Experience in working within a multi-cultural environment.
  • Employees shall read, understand, and comply with Company's Information Security Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
  • Employees shall promptly report any suspected or actual information security incidents to their respective line manager or the IT department.
  • Employees shall protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Company's information assets.
  • Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
  • Good communication skills at all levels.
  • Strong verbal and written English skills.
  • Medically and physically fit for hot climates and offshore travel.
  • Ideally has knowledge of Permit Vision software.

What we offer

Closing: 13 December 2026

Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: PR-308531

SJ

Corporate recruiter

Suresh Jogi

Contact

 

Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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