PMC Lead Technical Safety HSE Engineer

The HSE Leader™; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Development plans

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Technical HSE Lead for ADNOC Offshore, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role requires a proven track record in managing health, safety and environmental aspects of large oil and gas projects.

The position involves advising senior management, liaising with partner companies and overseeing HSE programs to achieve project safety objectives, with some travel to Spain.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in oil & gas HSE
• 5+ years in project-related activities
• Current professional certification (e.g., CSP)
• English language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Oversee HSE aspects of the project per policies and international standards
• Develop RAMS and mitigate hazards
• Ensure compliance with UAE statutes and international standards
• Implement HSE best practices from ADNOC Offshore and partner companies
• Manage HSE communications with senior leadership and stakeholders
• Lead HSE training and emergency response planning
• Coordinate regular Safety Steering Team meetings
• Track HSE KPIs and drive continuous improvement

Skills

HSE Leadership

RAMS

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Technical HSE Lead with extensive experience in the oil and Gas industry for ADNOC Offshore client to be based in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Technical HSE Lead with extensive experience in the oil and Gas industry for ADNOC Offshore client to be based in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and will require occasional to travel to Spain.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Technical HSE Lead with a proven track record in managing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) aspects of a project, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations. They advise senior project management, liaise with partner companies, and oversee HSE programs to achieve project safety objective for a high profile-client.

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 and decarbonisation and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to 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 an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

• Oversee and manage HSE aspects of the project in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and international standards
• Develop and implement project-specific Risk Assessment Management Systems (RAMS) to identify and mitigate potential hazards
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety codes, UAE statutes, and international standards
• Implement HSE best practices from industry standards and project shareholder companies

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 Senior 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 Offshore 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 Offshore Corporate HSE, counterparts in shareholder companies and major project contract companies.
• Implement HSE best practices as applicable from ADNOC Offshore, 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. Participate in tender evaluations or provide resources for this purpose.
• Review HSE related plans as received from contract companies and provide comments. 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 analyze 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 Offshore.
• 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

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• B.S. in Engineering with minimum of 15 years industry experience (Oil & Gas industry experience strongly desired) with at least 5 years in project related activities.
• 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).
• English language proficiency. Excellent writing and presentational skills.