HSE Director HSD001

Foreground.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A UAE-based drilling contractor is seeking a Director, HSE in Abu Dhabi to lead health, safety, and environmental programs across multiple rigs. The ideal candidate will have over 18 years of HSE leadership experience, strong knowledge of ADNOC regulations, and necessary certifications. This full-time role demands compliance with safety standards and management of incident processes to ensure operational safety across sites.

Qualifications

• 18+ years in HSE leadership, mainly in drilling and rig operations.
• 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.

Skills

HSE leadership

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Safety standards knowledge

Education

Engineering or HSE-related degree

NEBOSH certification

IOSH certification

Job description

Overview

Foreground is partnering with a UAE-based drilling contractor to appoint a Director, HSE in Abu Dhabi. This role will direct 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.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Business Consulting and Services