Senior HSE Engineer - Safety Assurance

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Senior HSE Engineer - Safety Assurance to lead HSE management system implementation across facilities and group companies, focusing on compliance, risk assessment and incident investigations.

You will perform audits, support safety performance data analysis, drive corrective actions to closure and promote continuous improvement in asset integrity and workforce safety.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in health, safety and environmental assurance within oil and gas or major industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems, compliance auditing and incident investigation.
• Experience participating in HAZOP/HAZID, risk assessment and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review HSE reports and operational feedback to identify compliance concerns and areas needing technical support.
• Monitor HSE performance across facilities and adherence to policies and safety standards.
• Participate in complex HSE inspections involving plant equipment and operations.
• Verify safety compliance during installation, start-up, loading, offloading and shutdown phases.
• Support implementation of ADNOC HSE Management System requirements.
• Develop and update HSE inspection checklists and schedules.
• Audit HSE initiatives and follow up on corrective actions to closure.

Skills

HSE management systems

Occupational health and safety

HSE compliance monitoring

Incident investigation

Audits

Risk assessment

HAZOP

HAZID

Contractor HSE management

Safety performance analysis

Tools

Codes of Practice

Job description

Role Snapshot

Senior HSE Engineer - Safety Assurance Role: Senior HSE Engineer - Safety Assurance Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Occupational Health and Safety Experience: Relevant experience in HSE assurance and compliance Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Senior HSE Engineer - Safety Assurance in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity focused on HSE compliance, operational safety, risk management, incident investigation and management system assurance across ADNOC Group Companies. The role supports safe operation of facilities and plant assets by monitoring HSE performance, conducting inspections and audits, contributing to risk studies and ensuring corrective actions are implemented and formally closed.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Occupational Health and Safety
• Salary: 28000-42000
• Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Senior HSE Engineer - Safety Assurance acts as a technical focal point for effective implementation of HSE management systems across operational facilities and Group Companies. The position combines field assurance, compliance monitoring, incident investigation, risk assessment and corporate auditing to verify that safety barriers remain effective throughout normal operations and higher-risk activities. The engineer will examine HSE performance data, assess operating practices and identify weaknesses before they develop into significant incidents. Recommendations must be practical, technically supported and followed through to closure so that lessons learned translate into measurable improvements in workforce safety, asset integrity and operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Review HSE reports, operational feedback and submissions from Group Companies to identify compliance concerns and areas requiring technical support.
• Monitor HSE performance across operating facilities and assess adherence to approved policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Participate in complex and high-impact HSE inspections involving plant equipment, facilities and operational activities.
• Verify safety compliance during equipment installation, facility start-up, loading, offloading, shutdown and other operational phases.
• Support implementation and consistent interpretation of ADNOC HSE Management System requirements.
• Facilitate understanding and application of applicable Codes of Practice across Group Companies.
• Provide HSE guidance to operational teams and relevant functions when clarification of requirements is needed.
• Review purchasing and technical safety standards to ensure equipment and materials comply with applicable codes and modern safety requirements.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of workplace safety programs.
• Maintain and enhance safety guidance covering hazardous areas, operating precautions and safe work requirements.
• Review the availability and suitability of safety manuals, technical publications, awareness material and other HSE resources.
• Identify unsafe working conditions and recommend engineering, procedural or operational improvements.
• Develop and update HSE inspection checklists based on facility risks and applicable standards.
• Prepare inspection schedules for systematic assessment of Group Company facilities and operating areas.
• Identify workplace and process hazards during inspections and define appropriate corrective actions.
• Participate with HSE specialists in Health, Safety and Environment impact assessments and technical safety studies.
• Contribute to HAZOP and HAZID studies to identify process and operational hazards.
• Support structured risk assessments for facilities, projects and operational activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis for incidents, equipment-related events and significant HSE failures.
• Audit HSE initiatives, improvement projects and recently implemented measures to assess effectiveness and sustainability.
• Analyse accidents and incidents to identify immediate, underlying and systemic causes.
• Recommend preventive measures designed to minimize recurrence of similar incidents.
• Monitor implementation of agreed incident investigation recommendations through formal close-out.
• Confirm that required HSE barriers and risk controls have been established following incidents.
• Participate in accident investigations in accordance with HSE management requirements.
• Prepare technical observations and evidence that support management decision-making following investigations.
• Review contractor management procedures from an HSE assurance perspective and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Contribute to revisions of corporate audit and contractor management processes.
• Participate in Level 2 internal HSE audits, including site-level self-assessment activities.
• Participate in Level 3 corporate HSE audits across applicable organizations and facilities.
• Record audit findings, identify compliance gaps and support development of corrective action plans.
• Follow up outstanding audit actions to ensure agreed improvements are completed within required timeframes.
• Promote consistent application of HSE requirements across operations, maintenance, projects and contractor activities.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring weaknesses and recommending stronger preventive controls.

Ideal Profile

• The successful candidate should have substantial professional experience in health, safety and environmental assurance within oil and gas, energy, petrochemical or other major industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems, operational safety standards, compliance auditing and incident investigation is essential.
• Practical experience participating in HAZOP, HAZID, risk assessment and root cause analysis activities will be important for evaluating complex operational hazards and recommending effective safeguards.
• Candidates should understand process and occupational safety considerations associated with equipment installation, plant start-up, shutdown, loading activities and routine facility operations.
• Experience conducting internal or corporate-level HSE audits is highly valuable, together with the ability to evaluate corrective actions and verify their effective implementation.
• The role requires sound technical judgment, careful documentation and the confidence to challenge unsafe practices or inadequate controls while maintaining productive relationships with operational teams and Group Companies.

Skills Set

• HSE management systems
• Occupational health and safety
• Operational safety
• HSE compliance monitoring
• HSE performance assurance
• Safety inspections
• Corporate HSE audits
• Internal HSE audits
• Level 2 audits
• Level 3 audits
• Incident investigation
• Accident investigation
• Root cause analysis
• HAZOP
• HAZID
• Risk assessment
• HSE impact assessment
• Hazard identification
• Process safety
• Plant safety
• Safety barrier management
• Corrective action management
• Incident close-out
• Audit findings management
• Contractor HSE management
• Codes of Practice
• Hazardous area safety
• Plant start-up safety
• Shutdown safety
• Loading and offloading safety
• Equipment installation safety
• Safety procedure development
• HSE inspection planning
• Safety checklist development
• HSE standards
• Regulatory compliance
• Safety performance analysis
• Continuous improvement
• Technical HSE reporting

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to influence safety performance across a broad portfolio of energy operations rather than focusing on a single facility. The role provides exposure to operational assurance, corporate auditing, technical safety studies and incident investigation, creating a strong platform for professionals seeking deeper expertise in enterprise-level HSE management. As complex energy facilities continue to place greater emphasis on process safety, risk reduction and measurable assurance, experienced HSE professionals remain central to operational continuity and responsible asset management. The position provides meaningful scope to strengthen safety barriers, improve organizational learning and contribute to sustainable performance within the Oil and Energy sector.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a diversified energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with integrated operations spanning the energy value chain. Its HSE framework supports safe and responsible operation of facilities, protection of personnel and assets, and continual improvement across Group Companies. This role contributes to those objectives through structured assurance, risk assessment, auditing and effective follow-up of safety improvements.