PMC Senior HSE Site Engineer

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; Vor Ort; AED 350.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wood in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced PMC Senior HSE Site Engineer to oversee construction and commissioning activities, ensuring they meet Health, Safety and Environmental standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations. You will promote a strong safety culture, prevent incidents, and support on-schedule, on-budget project delivery for a high-profile client.

The role requires leading HSE inspections, audits, JSA/RA/PTW approvals, managing high-risk activities, and mentoring

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH IGC or higher certification is required.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent safety training preferred.
• Experience in HSE management on Oil & Gas PMC/EPC projects.

Aufgaben

• Ensure full compliance with project HSE policies, client requirements, local regulations, and international standards.
• Monitor and supervise site construction, commissioning, and startup activities for safe execution.
• Conduct HSE inspections, audits, and workplace assessments to identify hazards.
• Review and approve JSA, RA, Method Statements, and PTW documentation.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor junior HSE staff and coordinate with clients and contractors.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

HSE reporting

Risk assessment

Ausbildung

NEBOSH IGC

IOSH Managing Safely

OSHA certifications

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Tools

PTW systems

HAZID

JSA / RA

SIMOPS

Jobbeschreibung

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior HSE Site Engineer having a proven track record in ensuring that all project construction, commissioning, and site activities are executed in compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations. The role focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, preventing incidents, and ensuring safe project delivery within schedule and budget 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 decarbonization 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 organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration 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 objective for this role is:

To ensure the safe and environmentally responsible execution of all project construction and commissioning activities by implementing and monitoring Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements, promoting a strong safety culture, minimizing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the successful delivery of the project with zero harm to personnel, assets, and the environment.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with project HSE policies, client requirements, local regulations, and international standards.
• Monitor and supervise all site construction, commissioning, and startup activities to ensure safe execution.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and workplace assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Review and approve Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Risk Assessments (RA), Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities including lifting operations, confined space entry, excavation, hot work, electrical isolation, and working at height.
• Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure contractors and subcontractors comply with project HSE requirements and safety expectations.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and awareness programs for site personnel.
• Verify the availability and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Monitor environmental performance, including waste management, spill prevention, emissions control, and environmental protection measures.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, Constructability, SIMOPS, and other project safety reviews as required.
• Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response and evacuation procedures and coordinate emergency drills.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports, statistics, and performance metrics for management review.
• Provide HSE guidance and technical support to project management, construction teams, and contractors.
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions, stop unsafe work when necessary, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement across all project activities.
• Liaise with client representatives, regulatory authorities, and contractor HSE personnel on all safety-related matters.
• Mentor and support junior HSE engineers, advisors, and site safety officers.
• Ensure project activities achieve HSE objectives while maintaining zero harm to personnel, assets, and the environment.
• Support project management in achieving safe, successful, and compliant project delivery

Skills And 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, it will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC), NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.
• Additional certifications such as OSHA, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, or Incident Investigation training are highly desirable.
• Typically 15+ years of experience in HSE management within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Offshore, Power, or major Infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a PMC/EPC environment supervising construction and commissioning activities.
• Strong knowledge of international HSE standards, industry best practices, and local regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, hazard identification, incident investigation, and safety management systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, HAZID, JSA, SIMOPS, confined space entry, lifting operations, excavation, and working-at-height requirements.
• Experience in contractor HSE management, auditing, and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems and ISO 1401 Environmental Management Systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare HSE reports, conduct presentations, and interface effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities.