HSE Manager

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood, a leader in energy solutions, is looking for an HSSE professional to ensure safety and compliance in a major onshore gas project. This role involves strategic leadership in risk management, fostering a safety-first culture, and regular HSSE audits. The ideal candidate will have extensive HSSE experience and demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HSSE management for large-scale onshore gas or oil & gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and industry standards.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive a safety-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee HSSE management systems in line with regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSSE regulations.
• Conduct HSSE audits and training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated HSSE professional to play a pivotal role in delivering a safe, compliant, and sustainable onshore gas project. If you have the expertise and passion for HSSE excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems delivered by experts in their field

Expected:

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in HSSE management for large-scale onshore gas or oil & gas EPCM projects
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, industry standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and best practices
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive a safety-first culture.
• Experience with emergency response planning, environmental impact assessment, and security risk management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Personal attributes:

• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of management techniques , department procedures and requirements
• Displays emotional maturity. Understands and controls one s emotions with empathy for others and uses these skills to lead others
• Communicates effectively. Listens to understand and is able to articulate ideas and complex concepts clearly and convincingly to a wide range of audiences
• Expresses ideas clearly and concisely. Seeks to understand others perspectives. Keeps accurate and organized records
• Addresses substantive conflicts and facilitates timely resolution
• Builds relationships. Methodically builds collaborative relationships with customers, peers, global knowledge networks, subordinates, and superiors to achieve business objectives
• Mentors people. Consistently teaches, coaches, and mentors to help assure individual and team success as well as develop the next generation
• Builds trust. Practices own chosen leadership truisms that enable others to have a firm reliance on their character and competence on their character and competence under stress
• Foster development of a common vision and collaboration among team members and teams effectively across geographical and cultural boundaries
• Promotes open expression of ideas. Encourages and empowers others to achieve
• Maintains a healthy balance between operational involvement and leadership.
• Develop, implement, and oversee HSSE management systems in alignment with company and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSSE regulations, industry best practices, and client expectations.
• Provide strategic leadership in risk management, hazard identification, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead HSSE training, awareness programs, and competency development for project personnel.
• Conduct regular HSSE audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, stakeholders, and subcontractors to ensure seamless HSSE compliance.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

• HSE (Health
• Safety

Keywords

• HSE Manager

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