Offshore HSE Manager - Brownfield Water Injection

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Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team seeks an experienced HSE Manager for an offshore water injection brownfield project based in UAE (Abu Dhabi) with eventual relocation to Spain and return to Abu Dhabi. You will lead HSE management systems, ensure compliance with regulations, and promote a strong safety culture across all project phases.

The role requires 20+ years in HSE within oil & gas, offshore EPC/brownfield experience, and leadership in HSE domains.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
NEBOSH International Diploma, NVQ Level 6, CSP, GradIOSH/CMIOSH, or equivalent preferred.
Lead Auditor certification (ISO 4501 and/or ISO 14001) is highly desirable.
Experience 20-25+ years of HSE experience in the oil & gas industry.
Minimum 5 years in a managerial or leadership HSE role.
Strong experience in offshore EPC, brownfield modifications, and water injection projects.
Experience working on offshore islands, platforms, shutdowns, and SIMOPS environments.
Middle East/ADNOC offshore project experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the Project HSE Management Plan.
Ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations, client requirements, and industry best practices.
Lead project risk assessments, HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, JSA, and other safety studies.
Monitor offshore construction, installation, commissioning, and brownfield modification activities.
Manage Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Control of Work processes.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and management site visits.
Monitor contractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with project standards.
Prepare and present HSE performance reports, KPIs, and management reviews.
Ensure emergency preparedness plans are implemented and emergency drills are conducted.