HSE Director (HSD001)

Foreground LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling contractor in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Director, HSE to oversee health, safety, and environmental programs across offshore and onshore rigs. The ideal candidate will have over 18 years of HSE leadership experience with a strong knowledge of ADNOC regulations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, leading incident investigations, and developing safety systems across operations. This role offers a strategic position in enhancing safety practices in the UAE.

Qualifications

• 18+ years in HSE leadership, particularly in drilling and rig operations.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC safety and environmental regulations.
• Expertise 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

Leadership in HSE

Incident investigation

Compliance management

Regulatory knowledge

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.