Senior HSE Specialist: Process Safety & Risk

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist - Process Safety and Risk in Abu Dhabi to lead HSE risk management and process safety initiatives across high-hazard oil and gas operations. The role emphasizes hazard identification, risk analysis, and robust safety controls while coordinating with operations, projects and contractors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of oil & gas experience, with strong knowledge of Permit to Work, operating integrity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in oil & gas.
• Strong knowledge of HSE risk management, process safety and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE risk management strategies across assigned operations and activities.
• Evaluate operational risks and recommend practical controls to reduce exposure.
• Develop and support Process Safety Management protocols for high-hazard operations.
• Identify process safety gaps and coordinate corrective actions.
• Oversee Permit to Work processes and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and drive improvement.

Skills

HSE risk management

Process safety

Operating integrity

Technical safety

Contractor HSE management

Fatigue risk management

Crisis management

Emergency response

Permit to work

Job safety analysis

Hazard identification

Risk analysis

Operational risk

Safe work practices

Work method statements

Major hazard

HSE performance analysis

Incident analysis

Near miss analysis

Emergency preparedness

Risk mitigation

Safety assurance

HSE compliance

Operational safety

Safety reporting

Management reporting

Cross-functional coordination

Continuous improvement

ADNOC codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

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Job description

ADNOC is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist - Process Safety and Risk in Abu Dhabi to lead HSE risk management and process safety initiatives across high-hazard oil and gas operations. The role emphasizes hazard identification, risk analysis, and robust safety controls while coordinating with operations, projects and contractors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of oil & gas experience, with strong knowledge of Permit to Work, operating integrity, and