Risk Analyst (Drilling)

Job Reference: 200912

Upstream


Start Date: 01/05/2025
Applications close on: 01/05/2025
Contract Type: Contract
Country: Saudi Arabia
Discipline: QA/QC
Minimum Experience: 5 Years+
Job Contact: [email protected]

Job Title: Risk Analyst – Oil & Gas Drilling Operations (Onshore)
Location: Saudi Arabia (Site-Based or Regional Office)
Contract: 6-Month Contract (Potential to Extend)
Start Date: Approx. June 2025

Job Description:
Our client is seeking a detail-driven and experienced Risk Analyst to support onshore drilling operations in Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational risks across drilling activities, and for providing data-driven insights that support safe, efficient, and compliant decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in risk management within the upstream oil & gas sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across drilling operations, including technical, HSE, and supply chain risk areas

  • Support the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans

  • Analyze operational data to identify trends, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities

  • Facilitate and participate in risk workshops, HAZIDs, and HAZOPs

  • Maintain and update risk registers, ensuring alignment with company risk management frameworks

  • Prepare clear and concise risk reports and presentations for leadership and project teams

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Risk Analyst or in a similar role within oil & gas drilling operations (onshore preferred)

  • Strong understanding of drilling operations, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices

  • Proficiency in risk analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., bow-tie, risk matrices, Monte Carlo simulations)

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Certifications & Skills:

  • Degree in Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field

  • Certification in risk management (e.g., ISO 31000, PMI-RMP, IRM)

  • Experience with risk management software and data visualization tools (e.g., ARM, @Risk, Power BI)

  • Familiarity with safety and environmental risk practices in drilling environments

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