At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor live drilling operations via CCTV and ensure safety during critical activities.
- Company: Join H&P, where our people are our strength and safety is a priority.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of safety in drilling operations and help prevent incidents.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years in drilling operations with strong HSE leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
At H&P, our people are our strength.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor live drilling rig operations remotely via CCTV during 12-hour day or night shifts.
- Observe critical and high-risk activities, including casing runs, rig moves, lifting operations, well control, and maintenance work.
- Identify unsafe acts, hazardous conditions, procedural deviations, and equipment positioning issues in real time.
- Initiate immediate interventions and communicate safety concerns directly to rig leadership.
- Escalate unaddressed risks through established reporting channels.
- Identify, track, and report Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) potential events and near misses.
- Prepare CCTV observation reports with supporting photographic/video evidence.
- Maintain accurate monitoring logs and conduct detailed shift handovers.
- Analyze safety trends and provide recommendations to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support HSE Assurance teams through weekly reporting, trend analysis, and proactive risk management.
- Required Qualifications & Experience
- Former Rig Manager, Night Rig Manager, or senior drilling operations leader.
- Minimum 5-8 years of land drilling industry experience.
- Strong track record in HSE leadership, incident prevention, and safety culture development.
- In-depth knowledge of drilling rig operations, equipment, and high-risk activities.
• Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), including
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Risk Assessment
- LOTOTO / Isolation Procedures
- DROPS Prevention
- Work at Height
- Confined Space Entry
- Safe Lifting Operations
- Hazardous Area Controls
- PPE Requirements
- Ability to recognize line-of-fire, red-zone, lifting, pressure testing, and well control hazards.
- Experience monitoring critical operations such as tripping, casing running, cementing, rig-up/down, pressure testing, and heavy lifting.
- Proficient in CCTV monitoring systems, MS Office applications, and digital reporting tools.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear, timely, and professional safety notifications.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
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Saudi Arabia: CCTV Operator for Drilling Operations employer: Helmerich & Payne
At H&P, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture where safety and teamwork are paramount. As a CCTV Operator for Drilling Operations in Saudi Arabia, you will benefit from our commitment to employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, all while working in a dynamic environment that prioritises safety and innovation. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and dedication, ensuring that every day brings meaningful challenges and rewards.
We think you need these skills to ace Saudi Arabia: CCTV Operator for Drilling Operations
CCTV Monitoring
Safety Observation
Risk Identification
Incident Prevention
HSE Leadership
Drilling Rig Operations Knowledge
Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
