HSE Manager(Walk-In Chennai & Kochi) 3rd week of Oct 26

S K OVERSEAS HR CONSULTANCY; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

S K OVERSEAS HR CONSULTANCY in the United Arab Emirates invites an experienced HSE Lead to develop and implement comprehensive policies for oil & gas EPC projects. You will lead a team of HSE professionals, conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Candidates should have 12–15 years in HSE, Gulf experience preferred (ADNOC exposure), NEBOSH IGC and Diploma, ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field.
• NEBOSH IGC and NEBOSH Diploma required or equivalent.
• Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Experience with HSE systems in Oil & Gas EPC.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE policies and procedures tailored to project risks.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver HSE training programs and foster a safety culture.

Skills

HSE Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Auditing & Inspection

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science/HSE

NEBOSH IGC

NEBOSH International Diploma

ISO 45001/ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Additional HSE Certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive HSE policies and procedures tailored to project-specific risks and regulatory requirements
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards assess risks and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Investigate all incidents accidents and near misses determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Manage and deliver effective HSE training programs for all site personnel fostering a strong safety culture

Education Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering OR Science OR HSE discipline (from an institution of higher learning authorized to grant academic degrees in the country of issue) Professional / Technical Qualifications NEBOSH IGC or Equivalent NEBOSH International Diploma Any other HSE certifications Mandatory Lead Auditor course ISO 45001/ ISO 14001 Incident Investigation technique. Additional HSE Trainings / Certifications will be added advantage.

Work Experience

Minimum 12-15 years’ experience in HSE (Operations in the oil & gas or petro-chemical industries, construction, fabrication, installation, commissioning projects, with at least 5 years’ experience in a lead HSE position managing team of HSE professionals.

Skills and Competencies

• Have strong understanding of the HSE issues, practices and behavioural aspects in the Oil & Gas EPC business.
• Able to lead a team of HSE professionals such as HSE Engineers, Sr. HSE officers, HSE officers etc.
• Sound understanding of the HSE Management System and HSE legal and legislative requirements.
• Sound understanding of all HSE Deliverables, HSE Studies.
• Broad knowledge and experience in audit processes.
• Competency in SSOW (PTW/ WMS/ Risk Assessment etc.)
• Ability to develop HSE plans, Emergency response procedures/plans.
• Ability to analyze incidents and apply root cause analysis techniques.
• Awareness of H2S hazards and control measures.
• Awareness of lifting, confined space, hazards and control measures.
• Ability to speak, read & write English with good communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and verbal & written communication skills.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have relevant experience in Pipeline, EPC, Oil & Gas, Flowline, Brownfield, Upstream Facilities, or Wellhead projects. Preference will be given to candidates with prior Gulf experience, especially those who have worked on ADNOC projects.

Clean Shave facial policy is applicable

Candidates with Metro Line, Building Line, or Road Infrastructure experience are NOT eligible

No Building construction experience except for road safety coordinators

Age Criteria

Age Criteria:Maximum age limit is 49 yearsFor managerial positions, this may be extended up to 50 years if the candidate has significant Gulf experienceManagerial and SR. Positions:A minimum of 5 years of Gulf experience in the relevant field is mandatoryMode of Interview: Face-to-Face

Interview Details

Interview Location: Chennai & Kochi Interview Date: 3rd week of Oct'26Communication Details:

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