HSE Advisor

Weatherford; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford seeks an HSE Advisor to support development and maintenance of Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and programs across the organization. The role ensures regulatory compliance and promotes a proactive safety culture with training, incident investigations, and performance monitoring.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a related field, at least five years of HSE experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive continuous improvement and safe operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant industry or regulatory experience.
• Experience conducting HSE audits and inspections.
• Proven track record in implementing and maintaining HSE management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Security, Compliance, and HSE policies and with local and international regulations and standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and core organizational values.
• Deliver HSE training to employees on emergency response, PPE use, and hazardous materials handling.
• Conduct and support incident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on HSE performance metrics and identify improvement actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE management systems and training materials.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments for compliance and hazards.
• Collaborate with operations to integrate HSE into daily activities.
• Communicate clear reports and updates to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate leadership and engage workforce to reinforce safety behaviors.
• Manage HSE-related budgets and ensure policy compliance.
• Pursue continuous professional development through required training and certifications.

Skills

HSE management

Incident investigation

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

HSE reporting tools

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Externally Qualified Investigator

HSE certification

ISO Lead Auditor qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description:

Job Overview

The HSE Advisor supports the HSE Team in developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, systems, and procedures. The role ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards, while promoting a proactive safety culture across the organization. The advisor provides HSE training, leads incident investigations, monitors performance metrics, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and environmental performance company-wide.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company Security, Compliance, and HSE policies, as well as local and international regulations and industry standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture that prioritizes health, safety, and environmental protection as core organizational values.
• Deliver HSE training and guidance to employees on emergency response, proper use of PPE, and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Conduct and support incident investigations, perform root cause and failure analyses, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on HSE performance metrics, identifying trends and recommending improvement actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE management systems, procedures, and training materials aligned with company goals and best practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to verify compliance and identify potential hazards.
• Collaborate with operational teams to maintain service quality and ensure HSE considerations are integrated into daily business activities.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, preparing clear and concise reports, presentations, and HSE updates.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and actively engage with the workforce to reinforce safety behaviors and HSE awareness.
• Manage assigned HSE-related budgets responsibly and ensure expenses comply with company financial policies.
• Take ownership of continuous professional development by completing required training and maintaining relevant certifications.

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in Health & Safety and/or Environmental management.
• Experience in incident management, investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to interpret and analyze reliability and statistical data to improve performance.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Knowledge of enterprise-wide management systems and HSE reporting tools.
• Sound understanding of local and international HSE regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Strong presentation and documentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership, especially in field or workshop environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multi-functional teams.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant industry or regulatory experience.
• Experience conducting HSE audits and inspections.
• Proven track record in implementing and maintaining HSE management systems.

Preferred

• Externally Qualified Investigator through formal training (e.g., FMEAC / TapRoot).
• Professionally recognized HSE certification.
• Externally Certified ISO / Lead Auditor qualification.
• Familiarity with enterprise-level management systems and risk management processes.
• Experience in interpreting and applying ISO 45001, ISO 14001, or similar standards.

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Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

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Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.

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