HSE Specialist

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead the project HSE program in line with ADNOC policies, UAE laws and international standards. You will advise senior management and coordinate with EPC contractors and shareholder companies to support safety planning, risk management and emergency response across all project phases.

The role requires 20+ years in oil & gas with 10+ years in HSE and at least 7 years in supervision, plus CSP or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in management or equivalent.
• 20+ years in oil & gas with 10+ years HSE experience and 7+ years in supervision.
• Current internationally recognized Safety Certification (e.g., CSP).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the project HSE Program and related resources.
• Drive HSE excellence through Project Management visibility and involvement.
• Develop, review and endorse HSE systems and procedures with PLT and contractors.
• Provide guidance and training to project teams on safety policies and practices.
• Establish SST meetings and coordinate with ADNOC and major contractors.
• Develop RAMS with Engineering and adapt system as needed.
• Ensure HSE requirements are included in ITT packages and participate in tender evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Contractor management

Education

BSc Engineering

Masters

Job description

Job Description

Manage HSE on the Project scope in accordance with all applicable ADNOC HSE policies & procedures, corporate safety codes of practice, UAE statutes and international standards. Advise Senior Project Management regarding HSE matters and liaise with project partner companies and EPC contractors to support HSE Planning, Safety, Risk Management, Emergency Response, Environmental & Regulatory, Field Execution and HSE Performance &Compliance activities during all phases of the Project.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Establish system and schedule for conduct of regular Project Management Team (PMT)
• safety meetings
• Ensure system implementation for prompt incident notification, reporting, investigation and tracking of corrective actions by line management
• Oversee collection of HSE performance data and analyzing trends
• Develop and implement a Safety Observation & Intervention program to foster workforce safety involvement and ownership
• Review and provide HSE support for Value Assurance Process (VAP) and Stage Decision Support Packages (DSP)
• Act as project Security Point of Contact (POC) with ADNOC
• Guide the design and delivery of in-house HSE training
• Oversee development and implementation of project Emergency Response Procedures and the conduct of emergency drills as planned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Master’s degree in management or equivalent
• Minimum Twenty 20+ years’ experience within the oil & gas sector, including minimum of 10 years of HSE related experience and minimum of 7 years supervisory / managerial experience
• In possession of current internationally recognized Professional Certification (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar).
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of relevant international codes and standards
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions in the resolution of Quality issues
• Experience with contractors and suppliers and ability to manage related interfaces

About Us

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

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.