Lead HSE Engineer (Technical Safety / Loss Prevention)

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Lead HSE Engineer to manage health, safety, and environmental activities for offshore oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires extensive industry experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety regulations, ensuring optimal safety practices are implemented across all operations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector focused on offshore operations.
• Extensive experience in technical safety and risk management.
• Relevant certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE activities for offshore oil and gas projects.
• Conduct hazard and risk assessments focusing on offshore risks.
• Design and implement loss prevention strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

NEBOSH

IOSH

Job description

Lead HSE Engineer (Technical Safety / Loss Prevention)

We are currently looking for Lead HSE Engineers to be based in Abu Dhabi location.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead HSE activities for offshore oil and gas projects, ensuring compliance with local, national, and international safety standards.
• Conduct hazard and risk assessments, particularly focusing on offshore-specific risks.
• Design and implement loss prevention strategies to minimize risks to personnel, the environment, and assets.
• Oversee safety audits, inspections, and investigations to ensure adherence to company and regulatory safety standards.
• Support the development of safety management systems and procedures for offshore operations.
• Provide guidance on technical safety issues, ensuring all safety systems are designed to meet the highest standards.
• Liaise with project teams to ensure the timely and effective resolution of safety-related issues.
• Contribute to emergency response planning and safety training programs for offshore personnel.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector, with a strong focus on offshore operations.
• Extensive experience in technical safety, risk management, and loss prevention in the offshore context.
• In-depth understanding of offshore safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Proven track record of leading and managing HSE activities for large-scale offshore projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent)

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Location UAE - Abu Dhabi Job Family Engineering Type of Contract Fixed Term Contract Full / Part time Full Time Region (current) Middle East Closing Date 30 / 06 / 2025 Ref No 14624