HSE Engineer - Project Safety Management
Job Snapshot
Role: HSE Engineer - Project Safety Management
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Environmental Health and Safety
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The HSE Engineer - Project Safety Management opportunity with ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates supports Health, Safety and Environment management for capital projects in the Oil & Energy industry. The position involves reviewing project safety risks, developing HSE procedures and audit programs, evaluating consultant designs, and monitoring compliance with ADNOC standards throughout project planning, construction and commissioning.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Environmental Health and Safety
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Purpose
Supervise and improve project HSE management systems, training, work practices, controls and policies in coordination with the Group HSE function.
Assess safety and environmental implications of project expansion, modification and closure, and ensure project HSE systems conform to ADNOC policies, guidelines and expectations.
Project HSE Management
- Assess work environments for chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards and develop measures to prevent illness and injury.
- Inspect project sites and monitor compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Prepare HSE scopes of work for consultants and contractors.
- Check environmental management systems against HSE impact assessments, environmental impact assessments, applicable codes, guidelines and project-specific recommendations.
- Review project HSE targets and schedules against corporate and project requirements.
- Develop and update safety and environmental standards, procedures and guidelines for internal teams and external providers.
- Review consultant designs and project safety documents for conformity with company requirements and contractual scopes.
- Review and endorse consultant HSE deliverables and monitor contractor compliance with technical and safety standards.
- Participate in HAZOP reviews, environmental and safety studies, incident investigations and related technical assessments.
- Participate in technical evaluations of tender submissions for new projects.
- Support approval of health, safety and environmental impact assessment studies for new projects.
- Advise construction and commissioning teams on site safety and environmental requirements.
- Review safety equipment selection and application of statutory requirements.
- Conduct regular project site visits to verify implementation of HSE systems.
HSE Systems, Audits and Compliance
- Develop and maintain fit-for-purpose HSE management systems consistent with current company requirements.
- Supervise the Safety and Health Program, monitor its implementation and enforce its provisions.
- Establish and execute annual HSE audit plans and training programs.
- Maintain HSE management system document controls, records and supporting procedures.
- Review project HSE deliverables during Appraisal, Select, FEED and Execute phases.
- Coordinate implementation of ADNOC HSE guidelines and Codes of Practice.
- Monitor site adherence to the company 's Safety and Health Program.
- Support continuous updates to safety and environmental management systems.
- Analyze HSE performance statistics and use findings to guide improvements.
- Ensure safety reports and environmental permit submissions meet applicable deadlines and regulatory requirements.
- Report operational safety, health and environmental compliance information to ADNOC Group HSE.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable company and governmental safety, environmental and occupational health requirements.
- Promote the ADNOC HSE accountability framework and its safety culture requirements.
Sustainability and Management Reporting
Lead preparation of the annual sustainability report for the Health, Safety and Environment Division within the Corporate Support Directorate. Prepare annual HSE correspondence for senior management and provide information for management information systems and progress reports.
Team Supervision and Operational Planning
- Plan and coordinate assigned HSE activities and supervise unit personnel.
- Develop the technical skills of assigned staff through relevant training.
- Provide inputs to departmental and divisional budgets and assist with approved work plans.
- Investigate material budget variances and support cost control.
- Implement approved policies, procedures, internal systems and applicable standards.
- Contribute to departmental performance objectives and improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for better operational tools, processes and working methods.
- Comply with HSE legislation, sustainability guidelines and company controls.
Qualifications
Bachelor 's Degree in Engineering or a Science field.
Experience and Skills Minimum 8 years of experience in safety engineering and HSE management systems. Good computer skills and good knowledge of English are required.
Professional Certifications
Membership in a recognized international safety engineering organization is preferable.
Diploma in Health and Safety Engineering is listed among the professional certification requirements.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is an Abu Dhabi-based energy company with oil and gas operations and major technical projects. Its project HSE activities support safe design, construction, commissioning and environmental compliance across company operations.