HSE Inspector - Safety and Compliance

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced HSE Inspector to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance across industrial assets and projects. The role emphasizes hazard identification, incident support, PPE compliance, and rigorous inspections to ensure regulatory adherence and safe operations.

The ideal candidate has a technical background with at least 5 years in HSE or related fields, preferably within oil and gas, petrochemical, or high-risk

Qualifications

• HSE inspection, hazard identification, and incident reporting are core requirements.
• Experience in oil and gas or high-risk industrial environments is highly valued.
• Strong observational and reporting skills with ability to communicate safety concerns promptly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HSE inspections across plants, projects, and work locations.
• Verify compliance with HSE standards, policies, and controls.
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions and communicate findings to HSE teams.
• Record and report risks, incidents, and corrective actions.

Skills

HSE inspection

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Industrial hygiene

Incident reporting

PPE inspection

Education

Diploma in Technical or Scientific discipline

Tools

Inspection instruments

Equipment calibration

Job description

HSE Inspector - Safety and Compliance Job Snapshot Role: HSE Inspector - Safety and Compliance Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services Experience: Minimum 5 years in HSE or technical occupations Job Type: Full-time Position Overview

HSE Inspector - Safety and Compliance in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an experienced safety professional responsible for inspections, hazard identification, incident support, equipment checks, and regulatory compliance across operational assets, projects, plants, processes, and work sites. ADNOC Group is hiring an HSE Inspector to monitor workplace conditions, identify emerging risks, verify compliance with established safety practices, and ensure timely reporting of Health, Safety, Environment, and Security concerns.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services Salary: 6000-10000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Role Context The HSE Inspector will provide frontline oversight of health, safety, environmental, and occupational hygiene requirements across operational and project environments. The position requires continuous observation of workplace practices, systematic inspections, accurate hazard reporting, and immediate communication when conditions could expose personnel, assets, or operations to unacceptable risk. The role also supports incident investigation, PPE compliance, HSE awareness, inspection documentation, equipment calibration, and implementation of safety programs. Effective performance helps reduce unsafe conditions, strengthens regulatory compliance, improves workforce awareness, and supports reliable operations across complex industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct HSE inspections across assigned plants, projects, operational areas, processes, equipment, and work locations.
• Verify compliance with company HSE standards, approved policies, procedures, controls, and operating guidelines.
• Observe work practices and identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential environmental or occupational health exposures.
• Assess chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, and other workplace hazards.
• Document identified risks and communicate findings promptly to the relevant operational or HSE teams.
• Follow assigned daily and shift inspection schedules to maintain adequate coverage of operational activities.
• Select appropriate inspection methods, tools, and techniques according to the type of activity being assessed.
• Carry out inspections involving operational safety, environmental conditions, machinery, gas testing, process activities, and downtime requirements.
• Investigate suspicious non-conformities, hazards, observations, and safety-related deviations.
• Escalate significant risks immediately so preventive action can be taken before incidents occur.
• Record incident information including timing, activity, process references, codes, observations, and supporting details.
• Participate in formal incident investigations when assigned by management.
• Provide inspection observations and relevant field information to support incident analysis.
• Participate in HSE audits and provide evidence relating to inspected activities and locations.
• Verify that operational processes, equipment, materials, and work activities comply with applicable HSE requirements.
• Communicate updated HSE procedures, standards, and safety information to relevant personnel.
• Support implementation of Safety, Environment, Occupational Health, and Industrial Hygiene programs.
• Participate in HSE studies, initiatives, surveys, and improvement activities.
• Observe the use and condition of personal protective equipment worn by employees and contractors.
• Advise personnel regarding correct PPE selection, condition, and usage where deficiencies are observed.
• Report inspection findings, observations, risk assessments, and corrective requirements accurately.
• Maintain HSE logs, registers, inspection records, and other documentation required under the HSE Management System.
• Promote HSE awareness through regular interaction with site personnel.
• Participate in safety campaigns, training programs, awareness sessions, and HSE initiatives.
• Support deployment of safety programs designed to improve workforce knowledge and compliance.
• Follow equipment and instrument manuals when carrying out HSE testing or inspection activities.
• Operate inspection instruments correctly to obtain reliable measurements.
• Perform calibration and routine functional checks of HSE instruments and monitoring equipment.
• Report equipment faults and request maintenance or repair when inspection instruments are not operating correctly.
• Maintain assigned HSE tools, PPE, instruments, and consumable supplies in proper working condition.
• Verify readiness of inspection equipment before field deployment.
• Coordinate with operating personnel and other stakeholders where corrective actions are required.
• Follow up reported observations to confirm appropriate corrective measures have been implemented.

Ideal Profile

The position requires a Diploma in a Technical or Scientific discipline. Candidates should have at least 5 years of professional experience in HSE, safety inspection, occupational health, technical operations, or a related industrial occupation. Practical experience within oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, processing, construction, or another high-risk industrial environment will be particularly valuable. The successful candidate should understand hazard identification, workplace inspection, incident reporting, PPE requirements, occupational health risks, environmental controls, and industrial safety practices. Candidates should be comfortable using inspection instruments and following equipment manuals, calibration requirements, and testing procedures. Strong observation skills are essential because the role requires early recognition of hazardous conditions and accurate assessment of potential risk. The position also requires disciplined reporting, clear communication with operational personnel, and the confidence to raise safety concerns without delay.

Skills Set

• HSE inspection
• Safety inspection
• Environmental Health & Safety Services
• Hazard identification
• Risk assessment
• Workplace observation
• Unsafe act identification
• Unsafe condition identification
• Chemical hazards
• Physical hazards
• Biological hazards
• Ergonomic hazards
• Occupational health
• Industrial hygiene
• Environmental compliance
• Safety compliance
• Incident reporting
• Incident investigation
• HSE audits
• Non-conformity reporting
• Corrective action follow-up
• PPE inspection
• PPE compliance
• Gas testing
• Operational safety
• Plant safety
• Process safety observation
• Machinery inspection
• HSE Management System
• Safety logs
• HSE registers
• Inspection reports
• HSE campaigns
• Safety awareness
• HSE training
• Inspection instruments
• Equipment calibration
• Instrument testing
• HSE equipment maintenance
• Safety equipment readiness
• Contractor safety
• Site inspections
• Risk communication
• Occupational safety
• Environmental monitoring

Why Join Us

This role provides direct involvement in operational HSE oversight within the Oil and Energy sector in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The position offers broad exposure to industrial facilities, operational hazards, inspections, incident investigation, occupational hygiene, environmental controls, equipment monitoring, and workforce safety awareness. For an experienced HSE professional, the opportunity provides a strong foundation for developing deeper expertise in industrial safety, compliance, risk management, and HSE assurance while contributing directly to safer operations and improved workplace standards.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a diversified energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi with operations spanning exploration, production, processing, industrial facilities, logistics, and the wider energy value chain. Its HSE functions support safe and responsible operations through structured inspections, hazard management, occupational health practices, environmental controls, and continuous safety improvement.