What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saudi Arabia: CCTV Operator for Drilling Operations position at Helmerich & Payne?
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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!