HSE Team Leader (Superintendent)

Client of Creative HR Consultancy; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE seeks an HSE Team Leader to oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental activities on a long-term ADNOC project. The role involves ensuring compliance with HSE standards, leading a team, and promoting a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HSE leadership within the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in HSE leadership roles in UAE/GCC oil & gas projects.
• Certifications: NEBOSH IGC/IOSH/OSHA, ADNOC-approved HSE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HSE activities on ADNOC project in the UAE.
• Lead audits, implement corrective actions, and drive HSE performance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

HSE software

Job description

Job Summary:
The HSE Team Leader (Superintendent) will oversee all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities on a long-term ADNOC project in the UAE. The role ensures full compliance with ADNOC, UAE regulatory, and international HSE standards while promoting a strong safety culture across the project. The HSE Superintendent will lead a team of HSE officers, conduct audits, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. HSE Leadership & Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to ADNOC CoPs (Codes of Practice), ADNOC HSE Standards, and UAE regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHAD, DM, ADNOC Onshore/Offshore guidelines).
• Lead the implementation of the Company HSE Management System and Project-Specific HSE Plans.
• Monitor compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), JSA, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.

2. Team Management & Supervision:

• Supervise and mentor a team of HSE Officers, Safety Engineers, and Environmental Specialists.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and HSE inductions for new employees and contractors.
• Ensure proper HSE staffing coverage across all project shifts and work fronts.

3. Risk Management & Incident Prevention:

• Conduct regular site inspections, hazard hunts, and risk assessments (qualitative & quantitative).
• Lead HSE audits (internal & external) and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and unsafe acts/conditions using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 5 Whys methodology.

4. Emergency Preparedness & Response:

• Oversee emergency drills (fire, spill, evacuation, rescue) and ensure readiness of emergency equipment.
• Act as a key responder in emergency situations and coordinate with ADNOC HSE, site medic, and ER teams.

5. Training & Safety Culture Development:

• Organize HSE training programs (e.g., BBS, H2S Awareness, Confined Space, Working at Heights).
• Promote Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs and STOP (Safety Training Observation Program) initiatives.
• Encourage employee engagement in HSE initiatives (e.g., safety campaigns, reward programs).

6. Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly HSE reports for ADNOC and project management.
• Maintain records of inspections, incidents, training, and permits as per ADNOC requirements.
• Ensure real-time HSE data entry in ADNOC s digital systems (e.g., SAP, SharePoint).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications: NEBOSH IGC/IOSH/OSHA, ADNOC-approved HSE certifications (e.g., ADNOC HSE Passport).
• Experience: Minimum 10+ years in HSE leadership roles in UAE/GCC oil & gas projects (ADNOC experience preferred).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in ADNOC HSE standards, OSHAD SF, ISO 45001/14001.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, hazardous area classification, and SIMOPS.
• Familiarity with HSE software (e.g., Intelex, Gensuite, Enablon).

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