HSE Director

Foreground LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

The Director will ensure best-in-class health, safety, and environmental practices, driving compliance and performance across all operational sites. This role leads HSE capability development and robust incident investigations to uphold rigorous safety

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

HSE leadership

Drilling operations

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering or HSE degree

NEBOSH/IOSH certifications

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a UAE-based drilling contractor to appoint a Director, HSEin 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.