Senior HSE Manager – Oil & Gas Projects

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HSE Lead to ensure HSSEQ goals are met across the Owner's project activities in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical sector. You will lead a team of HSE professionals, develop and implement HSE plans, and drive safety culture on EPC/FEED phases.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, NEBOSH or equivalent, and 4–5+ years in PMC and offshore projects, with strong English communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position on international Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in PMC roles and offshore projects.
• Must have experience in EPC; ADNOC experience is preferable.
• Professional technical qualifications (NEBOSH GCR, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 or equivalent). Lead auditor certifications are an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in English (spoken, read, written).
• Leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Competency with PTW systems, gas testing, H2S, breathing apparatus and emergency response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE management leadership and support at program level for the Owner’s Project activities.
• Create written HSE programmes via procedures and plans on behalf of the Owner for EPC/FEED contractors.
• Monitor and track overall project HSSEQ performance; communicate trends and achievements.
• Champion the project safety culture, behaviours and engagement activities.
• Lead a team of HSE professionals (Lead HSE Engineers, Senior HSE Officers, HSE Officers).
• Maintain knowledge of the HSE Management System, legislative requirements, risk assessments and audit processes.
• Develop and implement annual HSE plans, PTW systems, gas testing, H2S and breathing‑apparatus procedures.
• Analyse incidents and apply root‑cause analysis techniques.
• Develop emergency response procedures and plans; manage medical evacuation arrangements and conduct regular drills.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve HSE issues during the EPC phase.
• Co‑ordinate comprehensive HSE input and review during EPC phase; ensure design HSE processes meet legal, regulatory and Owner standards.
• Ensure the execution of project‑specific construction HSE plans based on Owner expectations.
• Guarantee that all invitations to tender include HSE standards for potential subcontractors.
• Lead emergency response planning, on‑site inspections, safety committee meetings, toolbox talks, HSE training, incident investigations and QA/QC audits.
• Monitor timely implementation of corrective actions from HSSEQ assessments.
• Track and transfer HSSEQ activity status, include permits and conditions in the execution plan.
• Monitor changes in scope or design that may impact HSSEQ issues and environmental impact assessments.
• Develop and implement project HSSE plans, procedures, training programmes and behavioural safety programmes.
• Provide HSE training for Owner and Contractor teams as required.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and communicate lessons learned.
• Chair weekly HSSEQ meetings with contractors.
• Generate and compile HSSE performance statistics for the Owner.
• Support Owner development of HSE programmes as required.

Skills

HSE leadership

English communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Emergency response procedures

PTW systems

Gas testing

H2S awareness

Breathing apparatus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university

Job description

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HSE Lead to ensure HSSEQ goals are met across the Owner's project activities in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical sector. You will lead a team of HSE professionals, develop and implement HSE plans, and drive safety culture on EPC/FEED phases.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, NEBOSH or equivalent, and 4–5+ years in PMC and offshore projects, with strong English communication and leadership skills.