Senior HSE Leader for Global Energy Projects

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity and inclusion

Competitive remuneration

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Lead HSE professional to drive health, safety and environmental performance across projects for a major client. You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, deliver training, and oversee incident investigations to ensure safe and compliant operations.

The role encompasses leading HSE initiatives, auditing practices, and implementing continuous improvements, with emphasis on safeguarding employees and the environment within a dynamic energy sector context.

Qualifications

• Identify workplace hazards and mitigate risk to ensure a safe environment
• Ensure compliance with local, national and international health, safety and environmental regulations
• Deliver safety training sessions and workshops for employees
• Analyze accidents and near misses to determine root causes and prevent recurrence
• Develop strategies to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability
• Establish and maintain emergency response plans for incidents

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSE team to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate safety initiatives across projects and sites
• Monitor performance, conduct audits, and implement process improvements
• Prepare safety/environmental reports and KPI dashboards
• Provide guidance on risk controls, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Support client HSE requirements and align with company policies

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

HSE training delivery

Incident investigation

Emergency response planning

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced Lead HSE professional to drive health, safety and environmental performance across projects for a major client. You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, deliver training, and oversee incident investigations to ensure safe and compliant operations.

The role encompasses leading HSE initiatives, auditing practices, and implementing continuous improvements, with emphasis on safeguarding employees and the environment within a dynamic energy sector context.