Senior Safety Officer

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company is seeking a Senior Safety Officer based in Abu Dhabi. The role requires 15 years of HSE experience, particularly in the Oil & Gas sector, and involves ensuring compliance with local and international standards. The ideal candidate will implement HSE plans, conduct risk assessments, and monitor site operations to maintain safety standards. This is a full-time position under a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant HSE experience, with at least 5 years in Oil & Gas.
• Experience with large-scale industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of international HSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and regulations.
• Implement and maintain project-specific HSE plans.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments.

Skills

HSE compliance

Risk assessment

Hazard identification

Job safety analysis

Education

NEBOSH International General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Senior Safety Officer

Senior Safety Officer, Site based

Abu Dhabi

We are looking for PMC Senior Safety Officer with 15 years of experience to be based in Abu Dhabi.

Ensure all project activities comply with local, national, and international HSE standards and regulations.

Implement and maintain project-specific HSE plans, procedures, and risk assessments. Monitor site operations to ensure compliance with company and client HSE requirements.Conduct hazard identification, job safety analysis (JSA), and risk assessments for critical tasks.

Minimum Qualification

• Minimum 15 years of relevant HSE experience, with at least 5 years in Oil & Gas, preferably on LNG projects.
• Experience with construction, commissioning, and operational phases of large-scale industrial projects.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (IGC) – mandatory
• IOSH Managing Safely – preferred or equivalent
• Additional certifications like OSHA 30-Hour, H2S Awareness, First Aid / CPR, or Firefighting are often preferred.
• Strong understanding of international HSE standards (e.g. OSHA, NFPA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Familiarity with Permit to Work (PTW) systems, LOTO, confined space entry, and hot work procedures.

If interested, please apply to the link below

https : / / careers.penspen.com / vacancy / senior-safety-officer-592139.html

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Location UAE - Abu Dhabi Job Family HSE Type of Contract Fixed Term Contract Full / Part time Full Time Region (current) Middle East Closing Date 07 / 08 / 2025 Ref No 14994