Graduate Development Program (GDP) - HSE
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 1, 2026. Saipem scores A on the Alion truth index.
Company Description:
Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.
We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.
Purpose of the position:
As a Graduate Development Program (GDP) Trainee, you will be part of the HSE Department, supporting health, safety, environment, offshore safety, training, competency, and HSE administrative activities.
Through structured training and on-the-job experience, you will develop the technical and professional competencies required to support Saipem’s projects and operations while gaining practical exposure to HSE standards, systems, and processes.
How can you support us?
Support day-to-day HSE activities across projects and operations.
Assist with activities related to lifting operations, rigging, offshore installation, construction methods, and safety requirements.
Support the preparation, maintenance, and follow-up of HSE documentation, reports, records, and certifications.
Assist with document control, procurement follow-up, certification management, and reporting activities.
Support HSE training and competency activities, including inductions, competency assessments, certification tracking, and training coordination.
Support communication and coordination with project teams, offshore personnel, contractors, and other relevant departments.
Participate in offshore site and vessel visits when required to gain practical exposure to HSE operations.
Participate in the Graduate Development Program, completing assigned training and rotations while developing knowledge of Saipem’s HSE processes, systems, and standards.
What are we looking for?
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Training Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Background:
Fresh graduate or up to 1 year of relevant experience. Previous internship, cooperative training, or university projects related to HSE, safety, offshore operations, training, or administration would be an advantage.
Languages:
Arabic: Native or fluent
English: Good working proficiency, both written and spoken
Technical Knowledge:
Safety / Mechanical Engineering: Good technical background with knowledge of lifting operations, rigging, offshore installation activities, construction methods, and safety requirements. Good English communication skills and suitable for development within HSE technical and offshore activities.
Business Administration: Strong organizational, reporting, document management, and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of supporting document control, procurement follow-up, certification management, and HSE reporting activities. Suitable for development as an HSE Administrator.
Training Management / HR / Organizational Development: Strong communication, presentation, organization, and coordination skills. Willingness to visit offshore sites and vessels, with the ability to support inductions, competency assessments, certification tracking, and training management activities.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational and coordination skills.
Fast learner with the ability to work effectively in a project-based environment.
Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental protection, and continuous improvement.
What else should you know?
The position is designed as an entry-level development opportunity for Saudi fresh graduates interested in building a career within Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) in the energy and EPC sector.
Depending on educational background and business requirements, graduates may develop within Technical HSE, Offshore & Lifting Safety, HSE Administration, or HSE Training & Competency activities.
What we can offer to you:
Graduate Development Program
Structured learning and on-the-job training
Exposure to onshore and offshore HSE activities
Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Location: Dhahran
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Additional Information
We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!
We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.
Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
Find out more in our career page here and our Instagram profile here.
One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.
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