HSE Supervisor

About the job

Company Description

IOTA Group has been supporting its clients for over 40 years by providing specialised technical expertise for complex international projects, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

As part of a major deep geothermal drilling project in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, IOTA is seeking several experienced professionals to strengthen the teams involved in this campaign.

Job Description

We are looking for several experienced HSE Supervisors to participate in a deep geothermal drilling campaign in Switzerland.

The operations will be carried out on a light drilling rig – Super Light Rig – equipped with an MPD (Managed Pressure Drilling) system.

The site will operate 24/7, with 12-hour shifts on a 3x3 rotation.

Technical training and project familiarisation of one to two weeks are planned in Switzerland in December 2026, before the operational start scheduled for January 2027.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading and enforcing HSE policies, procedures and requirements across all site activities.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and operator requirements.
• Organising and conducting daily safety briefings, Toolbox Talks and field inspections.
• Identifying risks and implementing necessary prevention and mitigation measures.
• Monitoring drilling operations on the Super Light Rig with MPD system to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Ensuring adherence to rules related to Well Control, PPE and site HSE standards.
• Analysing incidents, near-misses and non-conformities.
• Conducting root cause analyses and defining corrective action plans.
• Managing HSE documentation, Permits to Work and various reports.
• Acting as the main HSE contact for drilling teams, contractors and site managers.
• Promoting a strong safety culture among all multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinating emergency preparedness, safety drills and liaising with local emergency services.

Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced HSE professional with solid knowledge of deep drilling environments.

Required experience:

• Minimum 10 years of HSE experience in Onshore Oil & Gas or deep geothermal operations.
• Mandatory deep drilling experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in continental Europe.
• Operational HSE experience in rig or drilling environments.
• Experience in risk management, incident handling and emergency situations.

Expected skills:

• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements applied to drilling operations.
• Proficiency in field inspections, Toolbox Talks and safety audits.
• Experience in incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis.
• Good command of Permit to Work systems.
• Strong skills in risk management and implementation of corrective actions.
• Leadership and ability to enforce HSE standards on site.
• Excellent communication in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to work effectively with drilling teams, contractors and site management.
• Advanced professional English is essential.

Required / desired certifications:

• IWCF Level 2 to 4
• OPITO H2S
• MIST or BOSIET
• Valid OEUK medical certificate

Experience with MPD – Managed Pressure Drilling operations will be particularly appreciated.

Additional Information

Mission conditions:

• Project: Deep geothermal drilling
• Location: Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
• Technical training: 1 to 2 weeks in Switzerland in December 2026
• Operational start: January 2027
• Initial duration: 4 to 6 months, with possible extension depending on project needs
• Organisation: 3x3 rotation
• Working hours: 12-hour shifts – 24/7 operations

Do you have solid HSE experience in deep drilling environments and wish to join a technical geothermal project in Switzerland?

Join the IOTA teams and send us your application.