HSE Specialist - Process Safety and Risk

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist - Process Safety and Risk in Abu Dhabi to lead HSE risk management and process safety initiatives across high-hazard oil and gas operations. The role emphasizes hazard identification, risk analysis, and robust safety controls while coordinating with operations, projects and contractors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of oil & gas experience, with strong knowledge of Permit to Work, operating integrity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in oil & gas.
• Strong knowledge of HSE risk management, process safety and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE risk management strategies across assigned operations and activities.
• Evaluate operational risks and recommend practical controls to reduce exposure.
• Develop and support Process Safety Management protocols for high-hazard operations.
• Identify process safety gaps and coordinate corrective actions.
• Oversee Permit to Work processes and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and drive improvement.

Skills

HSE risk management

Process safety

Operating integrity

Technical safety

Contractor HSE management

Fatigue risk management

Crisis management

Emergency response

Permit to work

Job safety analysis

Hazard identification

Risk analysis

Operational risk

Safe work practices

Work method statements

Major hazard

HSE performance analysis

Incident analysis

Near miss analysis

Emergency preparedness

Risk mitigation

Safety assurance

HSE compliance

Operational safety

Safety reporting

Management reporting

Cross-functional coordination

Continuous improvement

ADNOC codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

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Job description

Role: HSE Specialist - Process Safety and Risk Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services Experience: Minimum 8 years Job Type: Full-time

HSE Specialist - Process Safety and Risk in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity with ADNOC focused on HSE Risk Management, Process Safety Management, contractor HSE performance, operating integrity, emergency preparedness, and safe work execution. The role supports the prevention of major incidents by identifying hazards, evaluating operational risks, strengthening Permit to Work controls, improving contractor performance, and providing technical safety guidance across complex oil and gas operations.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services

Salary: 24000-36000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

The HSE Specialist provides technical safety and risk management expertise to operational and project teams working in high-risk oil and gas environments. The position supports effective implementation of process safety, operating integrity, contractor HSE management, emergency preparedness, and work control systems. The role helps ensure that operational hazards are identified early, risks are reduced to acceptable levels, and safety controls remain effective during routine operations, maintenance, projects, and abnormal situations. Strong analysis of HSE performance data and practical engagement with multidisciplinary teams are central to improving safety outcomes and operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE Risk Management strategies across assigned operations and activities.
• Evaluate operational risks and recommend practical controls to reduce exposure to personnel, assets, and the environment.
• Develop and support Process Safety Management protocols for high-hazard operations.
• Identify process safety gaps and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Support implementation of operating integrity requirements across relevant facilities.
• Provide specialist technical advice on HSE and process safety matters.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis activities for operational, maintenance, and project work.
• Facilitate or participate in structured risk assessments for complex or non-routine activities.
• Review identified hazards and ensure appropriate safeguards are established before work begins.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis for high-risk and critical work activities.
• Recommend task-specific controls based on identified hazards and potential consequences.
• Monitor implementation of Safe Work Practices and approved work method requirements.
• Review work execution against established HSE procedures and operational controls.
• Oversee Permit to Work processes and verify compliance with approved safety requirements.
• Identify weaknesses in work permit implementation and coordinate corrective action.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance against agreed standards and contractual expectations.
• Review contractor safety performance data and identify trends requiring intervention.
• Recommend improvement measures to strengthen contractor HSE capability and compliance.
• Participate in contractor meetings, reviews, inspections, and performance discussions.
• Conduct Fatigue Risk Management assessments for operations and work schedules where required.
• Recommend controls to reduce fatigue-related operational and personnel risk.
• Support development and improvement of fatigue management practices.
• Participate in Crisis Management planning and preparedness activities.
• Support development and review of Emergency Response Plans.
• Contribute technical HSE input to emergency exercises, drills, and response scenarios.
• Review lessons learned from emergency exercises and recommend improvements.
• Analyze HSE incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and operational safety data.
• Support investigations and identification of underlying risk factors.
• Develop recommendations based on incident trends and safety performance analysis.
• Prepare technical reports for management covering HSE performance, risk trends, and improvement requirements.
• Maintain visibility of significant HSE risks and outstanding actions.
• Provide management with clear technical input for safety-related decisions.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, projects, and contractor teams on HSE requirements.
• Support cross-functional initiatives intended to improve operational safety and process integrity.
• Promote consistent application of HSE standards across different functions and work locations.
• Review proposed operational changes from a safety and risk perspective.
• Identify improvement opportunities in HSE processes, controls, and operating practices.
• Support implementation of lessons learned from previous incidents and risk assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Process Safety Management and operating integrity practices.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, company requirements, and ADNOC Codes of Practice.
• Support development of HSE performance indicators and management reporting.
• Provide specialist guidance to less experienced team members where required.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate should hold a Bachelor 's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline. A minimum of 8 years of experience in the oil and gas industry is required, with substantial exposure to HSE, process safety, operating integrity, or technical risk management. Candidates should have strong knowledge of HSE Risk Management, Process Safety Management, Permit to Work systems, Hazard Identification, Job Safety Analysis, contractor HSE management, and emergency preparedness. Practical experience in Fatigue Risk Management, Crisis Management, Emergency Response Planning, Safe Work Practices, and operational risk assessment will be particularly valuable. The role requires strong analytical capability and the ability to translate technical safety information into practical recommendations for operations, management, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills Set

• HSE Risk Management
• Process Safety Management
• Process safety
• Operating integrity
• Technical safety
• Contractor HSE management
• Contractor performance monitoring
• Fatigue Risk Management
• Crisis Management
• Emergency Response PlanningPermit to Work
• Job Safety Analysis
• Hazard Identification
• Risk Analysis
• Operational risk assessment
• Safe Work Practices
• Work method statements
• Major hazard management
• HSE performance analysis
• Incident analysis
• Near miss analysis
• Emergency preparedness
• Risk mitigation
• Safety assurance
• HSE compliance
• Operational safety
• Safety reporting
• Management reporting
• Cross-functional coordination
• Continuous improvement
• ADNOC Codes of Practice

Why Join Us

This opportunity allows experienced HSE professionals to influence process safety and operational risk management across technically complex Oil and Energy operations. The role combines field-oriented safety controls with higher-level risk analysis, contractor assurance, emergency preparedness, and operating integrity. It is particularly suited to specialists who want to contribute directly to safer operations, stronger process safety performance, improved contractor standards, and better risk-informed decision-making within a large energy organization.

About the Company

ADNOC is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government and operating across the energy value chain. Founded in 1971, the organization combines large-scale oil and gas production with lower-carbon investments, decarbonization technologies, and new energy initiatives while working toward its net-zero ambition for 2045 and its commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030.