HSE Supervisor

KBR, Inc; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an HSE Supervisor with extensive oil and gas experience for a 5-year PMC contract with Kuwait Oil Company. The role focuses on identifying and controlling HSE issues on construction sites, governing HSE management systems, and ensuring compliance with Kuwaiti laws and KOC policies.

Responsibilities include advising EPC HSE teams, conducting site visits, delivering safety talks, and leading incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc in engineering or related field.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification with extensive field experience.
• Minimum 10 years post-graduation experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Oil & Gas post-graduation experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a HSE supervisor role.
• Post-graduate HSE courses (e.g., ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor) a plus.
• Experience identifying and controlling HSE issues on construction sites in Oil & Gas.

Responsibilities

• Identify and control HSE issues on construction sites.
• Monitor HSE management systems and advise EPC HSE managers.
• Ensure compliance with Kuwait legislation and KOC HSE requirements.
• Maintain relationships with KOC, regulators, and EPC contractors.
• Conduct regular site visits and safety talks/trainings.
• Promote safe work practices and implement safety measures.
• Oversee safety observation programs and follow up on findings.
• Assist in accident investigations and reporting.

Skills

Hazard identification

HSE management

Safety auditing

NEBOSH IOSH

Oil & Gas experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma in Engineering or BSc

IOSH/NEBOSH certification

Job description

Title: HSE Supervisor Job Title HSE Supervisor (oil and gas experience)

Division /Project KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group is looking for a HSE Supervisor for 5-year PMC contract for the supply of Programme Management services with Kuwait Oil Company. The contract serves to support KOC to achieve its objectives of reaching optimum capacity in its oilfields and enhancing its facilities by the most efficient and economical means available. The contract aims to provide project management, co-ordination, planning, design, engineering, construction management, contracting, procurement, project controls and other services for construction of new oil field facilities, up-grading of existing facilities, and transfer of technology.

Primary Objectives

Identification and control of HSE issues on construction sites To coordinate implementation of the KOC PMC Safety policies, HSE Management System and Project specific HSE Management Plans as they apply to the project. Ensure that the site complies with the relevant HSE Legislation and KOC HSE requirements.

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Diploma in Engg. OR B. Sc. Degree
• Candidate who Successfully passed High School with an IOSH or NEBOSH Certification from a recognized and reputed Institute, with minimum 15 Years experience, including seven (7) years’ experience as HSE personnel in the relevant field can also be considered for the position.
• Minimum 10 years total post-graduation experience.
• Minimum 5 years Oil & Gas post-graduation experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a HSE Supervisor role.
• Must have successfully completed one or more certified HSE course(s) in any category of training in General Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor, NEBOSH, IOSH, ASSE Certificate in Global Safety Management or equivalent courses.
• Practical experience in identification and control of HSE issues on construction sites within Oil & Gas or similar industries.
• Experience in HSE reporting procedures and familiar with the safety hazards with common construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Identification and control of HSE issues on construction sites Monitor the EPC contractor HSE Management System and provide advice and assistance to EPC HSE managers so they comply in a consistent way to reduce the risk to the project employees and the environment.
• Provide advice and guidance to the EPC contractor management team on HSE issues through the interpretation of KOC policies and statutory requirements.
• Monitor compliance with all Kuwait legislative requirements including the dissemination of information to PMC and EPC managers and employees regarding amendments/ additions to requirements as they come into effect.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with KOC, regulatory bodies and EPC contractors to foster the professional image of KBR.
• Visit the project site on a regular basis to ensure interest and awareness of HSE is maintained, conduct regular safety talks and safety training sessions relative to the nature of activities being undertaken.
• Pro-actively visit site and with the EPC contractor implement safety measures-promote/ensure safe work practices.
• Ensure quality safety observation program is implemented and maintained on each site/project and ensure follow up on findings.
• Assist EPC contractor construction management personnel in identifying hazards and in planning and organizing the work such that a safe working environment is maintained.
• Assist EPC sub-contractor Safety advisors and site management in the development and revision of specific site safety programmes.
• Disseminate safety information throughout the workplace via bulletin boards, posters, newsletters etc.
• Assist EPC contractor line management and our construction supervisors in accident investigation process and report accordingly.
• Monitor the availability and use of safety apparel and equipment.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.