HSSE Manager

坯潤; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated HSSE professional to manage safety compliance for a significant onshore gas project. The role involves developing HSSE systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a safety-first culture. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in large-scale oil and gas EPCM projects and hold necessary certifications.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline and ISO 9001:2008 certification are crucial.
• Extensive experience in large-scale onshore gas projects required.
• Strong knowledge of HSSE legislation and proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee HSSE management systems aligned with standards.
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSSE regulations.
• Lead risk management, hazard identification, and mitigation efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree qualification in a relevant discipline

ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

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, decarbonization, and electrification markets. We pride ourselves on steady and predictable delivery, with an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition, and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the forefront of transformative projects providing sustainable power for future generations. We are committed to turning low-carbon concepts into 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 actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure market alignment.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance including Life Assurance.

The Key Objectives for This Role

Provides leadership and direction for the HSE department, hiring and training qualified personnel, engaging project staff, and improving work processes. Ensures compliance with HSE management systems, safety policies, and regulations through supervision of procedures and safety plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee HSSE management systems aligned with company and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSSE regulations, industry standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and client expectations.
• Lead risk management, hazard identification, and mitigation efforts.
• Conduct HSSE training, awareness programs, and develop competencies among project personnel.
• Perform regular audits, inspections, incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a strong HSSE culture through engagement, coaching, and communication.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, stakeholders, and subcontractors for HSSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
• ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Extensive experience managing HSSE in large-scale onshore gas or oil & gas EPCM projects.
• Strong knowledge of HSSE legislation, standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and best practices.
• Proven leadership skills, stakeholder influence, and fostering a safety-first culture.
• Experience with emergency response, environmental impact assessment, and security risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Personal Attributes

• Knowledge of management techniques, procedures, and requirements.
• Emotional maturity and empathetic leadership.
• Effective communication skills, clarity, and conciseness.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and build collaborative relationships.
• Engages others, fosters teamwork, and mentors for success.

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