HSE Manager

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood seeks a responsible HSE leader to oversee the project HSE program in Abu Dhabi, engaging senior management and major contractors to achieve safety objectives. You will promote best practices and ensure compliance with ADNOC and local regulations, driving risk management and RAMS development where needed.

You will lead the project HSE team, conduct safety meetings, and maintain relationships with shareholder companies to align on safety standards and performance indicators.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing HSE programs on large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of ADNOC HSE policies and Abu Dhabi safety regulations.
• Ability to lead and train project teams on safety and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the project HSE program, coordinating with project staff and shareholders.
• Drive HSE excellence via project management visibility and involvement.
• Engage Project Leadership Team in developing and endorsing HSE systems and procedures.
• Guide and motivate project team members to comply with safety policies and regulations.
• Establish regular Safety Steering Team meetings with senior management and major contractors.

Skills

HSE management

Project management

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Oversee all aspects of the project HSE Program efficiently calling upon shareholder expertise and project HSE staff resources to support project management and personnel in attaining project HSE objectives.
• Drive Project HSE excellence through Project Management visibility and involvement.
• Engage Project Leadership Team in the development, review and endorsement of all applicable HSE systems, programs and procedures for the execution of the project
• Guide, direct, train and motivate project team members to take responsibility for their personal safety and comply with ADNOC HSE Safety Policy, procedures, rules and accepted safe working practices, as well as applicable Abu Dhabi HSE related regulations
• Establish system and schedule for conduct of regular project Safety Steering Team (SST) meetings with participation from Senior Project Management and management representatives from major contracting companies. Engage PLT members as active participants
• Establish working relationships and maintain regular communication with ADNOC Corporate HSE, counterparts in shareholder companies and major project contract companies
• Implement HSE best practices as applicable from ADNOC, project shareholder companies and the Oil & Gas Industry as approved by Senior Project Management.
• Recommend HSE staff resources necessary to successfully achieve HSE program objectives. Provide functional guidance to HSE staff working under different Project Management Teams
• Develop and implement project specific Risk Assessment Management System (RAMS) in conjunction with Engineering Department or adapt fit-for-purpose system from shareholder company
• Ensure project HSE requirements are included in Invitation to Tender (lTT) packages and participate in tender evaluations or provide resources for this purpose
• Review HSE related plans as received from contract companies and provide comments to endorse as appropriate
• Ensure project HSE kick-off meetings are conducted with project major contractors upon or in advance of site mobilization
• Establish HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPls) and renew annually with Senior Project Management endorsement

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

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