Senior Offshore HSE Lead - Project Safety & Compliance

Penspen Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen Ltd in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior HSE Engineer (Project – Offshore) to lead HSE across offshore PMC activities. You will ensure compliance with international standards, corporate policies, and ADNOC expectations while building a strong safety culture on all project phases.

The role requires 15–18+ years in safety, with at least 5 years offshore, NEBOSH/IOSH/ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, and PMC/EPC exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, or Environmental Sciences.
• 15–18+ years of experience with at least 5 years offshore.
• Strong knowledge of offshore safety regulations and risk management.
• Certifications: NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA; ISO 45001 Lead Auditor preferred.
• Experience with PMC/EPC projects and ADNOC Offshore is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) aspects of offshore projects, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, international standards, and regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture across all project phases.
• Develop and implement project-specific HSE plans, procedures, and risk management strategies.
• Conduct hazard identification (HAZID), risk assessments, and safety studies for offshore construction and operations
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, international standards (OSHA, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, OHSAS, API, IMO), and company HSE policies
• Supervise offshore HSE activities during construction, installation, and commissioning
• Organize HSE induction, training, and competency programs for offshore personnel
• Coordinate with construction, mechanical, electrical, and marine teams to ensure safe execution of activities
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for offshore operations
• Lead emergency drills and evaluate effectiveness of response procedures
• Prepare HSE performance reports, KPIs, and dashboards for management review
• Maintain records of audits, inspections, and incident investigations

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Emergency planning

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, or Environmental Sciences

Tools

NEBOSH

IOSH

OSHA

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Penspen Ltd in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior HSE Engineer (Project – Offshore) to lead HSE across offshore PMC activities. You will ensure compliance with international standards, corporate policies, and ADNOC expectations while building a strong safety culture on all project phases.

The role requires 15–18+ years in safety, with at least 5 years offshore, NEBOSH/IOSH/ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, and PMC/EPC exposure.