HSE Director

Foreground LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A UAE-based drilling contractor is seeking a Director HSE in Abu Dhabi. This role involves overseeing health, safety, and environmental programs across offshore and onshore rigs, ensuring compliance with ADNOC regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 18 years of experience in HSE leadership within drilling operations and possess an engineering or relevant degree along with NEBOSH/IOSH certifications. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact safety culture in an esteemed organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years in HSE leadership with drilling and rig operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC safety and environmental regulations.
• Proven experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of HSE programs across all rig operations.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC regulations and international safety standards.
• Lead incident investigation processes and implement lessons learned.
• Monitor HSE KPIs and provide executive reports on performance.

Skills

Leadership in HSE

Incident investigation

ADNOC regulations knowledge

Root cause analysis

Education

Engineering or HSE-related degree

NEBOSH/IOSH certifications

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a UAE-based drilling contractor to appoint a Director HSE in Abu Dhabi. This role will be responsible for directing safety and environmental programs across a fleet of offshore and onshore rigs in the Emirates.

About the Role

The Director will ensure best-in-class health safety and environmental practices driving compliance and performance across all operational sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of HSE programs across all rig operations.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC regulations and international safety standards.
• Lead incident investigation processes and implement lessons learned.
• Monitor HSE KPIs and provide executive reports on performance.
• Support operations and asset teams in developing safe systems of work.
• Manage audits certifications and regulatory inspections.
• Lead HSE capability development ensuring strong competency frameworks across the workforce.

Qualifications & Experience

• 18 years in HSE leadership with experience in drilling and rig operations.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC safety and environmental regulations.
• Proven experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Engineering or HSE-related degree; NEBOSH/IOSH certifications required.