Senior HSE Supervisor – Oil & Gas Projects

KBR, Inc.; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR seeks an experienced HSE Supervisor for a 5-year PMC contract with Kuwait Oil Company to oversee health, safety and environmental performance on oil & gas construction projects. The role emphasizes implementing HSE policies, coordinating safety plans, and maintaining compliance across sites.

Candidates should have a strong background in oil & gas safety, IOSH/NEBOSH certs, and proven experience in supervising HSE activities on large industrial sites.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engg. OR B. Sc. Degree.
• IOSH or NEBOSH Certification with minimum 15 years total experience and 7 years as HSE personnel may be considered.
• Minimum 10 years total post-graduation experience.
• Minimum 5 years Oil & Gas post-graduation experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an HSE Supervisor role.
• Must have completed certified HSE courses (various safety disciplines).
• Experience identifying and controlling HSE issues on construction sites in Oil & Gas or similar.

Responsibilities

• Identification and control of HSE issues on construction sites.
• Monitor EPC contractor HSE Management System and advise to ensure compliance and risk reduction.
• Provide guidance to EPC contractor management on HSE issues using KOC policies and statutory requirements.
• Monitor Kuwait legislation compliance and disseminate updates to PMC and EPC managers and employees.
• Develop relationships with KOC, regulatory bodies and EPC contractors.
• Visit project site regularly to maintain HSE awareness; conduct safety talks and training.
• Pro-actively visit site with EPC contractor to promote safe work practices.
• Ensure safety observation programs are implemented and followed up on findings.
• Assist EPC contractor construction management in hazards planning for a safe environment.
• Assist EPC sub-contractors' Safety advisors and site management with site safety programmes.
• Disseminate safety information via posters, newsletters, etc.
• Assist in accident investigation processes and reporting.
• Monitor use of safety apparel and equipment.

Skills

HSE management

Safety auditing

Risk assessment

Construction safety

Communication

Education

Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc. degree

IOSH or NEBOSH Certification

Post-graduation experience 10+ years

Oil & Gas post-graduation experience 5+ years

HSE supervisor experience 5+ years

Tools

HSE courses (General/Construction/Environmental) Lead Auditor

Job description

KBR seeks an experienced HSE Supervisor for a 5-year PMC contract with Kuwait Oil Company to oversee health, safety and environmental performance on oil & gas construction projects. The role emphasizes implementing HSE policies, coordinating safety plans, and maintaining compliance across sites.

Candidates should have a strong background in oil & gas safety, IOSH/NEBOSH certs, and proven experience in supervising HSE activities on large industrial sites.