Expert – HSSE Culture

Wood; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Workmen’s Compensation

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Wood is seeking an Expert - HSSE Culture to act as the organization’s subject matter expert on safety culture, human and organizational performance, leadership development, and behavioral change. This role partners with executives, management, staff, and contractors to embed safety as a core value and boost operational resilience.

The role requires 12–15 years HSSE experience, leadership in culture initiatives, and exposure to energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Educated to university level in safety, engineering or psychology related fields.
• Certifications in safety management and high-hazard industry practices preferred.
• Proven track record leading culture or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or similar high-risk industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's HSSE Culture Transformation Roadmap aligned with the 2030 strategy.
• Establish a structured culture maturity model and define annual improvement targets.
• Lead the design, implementation, and sustainability of enterprise-wide safety culture initiatives.
• Serve as the focal point for safety culture transformation and organizational learning.
• Advise executive management on culture risks, opportunities, and improvement priorities.

Skills

Safety culture

Organizational learning

Change management

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science

Master’s degree in Safety Management

Tools

CMIOSH

CSP

NEBOSH Diploma

CRSP

HOP certifications

Job description

Job Description

Expert - HSSE Culture will serves as the organization's subject matter expert in safety culture, human and organizational performance, leadership development, organizational learning, and behavioral change. The role will work closely with executive leadership, line management, employees, and contractors to embed safety as a core organizational value and improve operational resilience across all business activities.

Responsibilities

Expert - HSSE Culture will serves as the organization's subject matter expert in safety culture, human and organizational performance, leadership development, organizational learning, and behavioral change. The role will work closely with executive leadership, line management, employees, and contractors to embed safety as a core organizational value and improve operational resilience across all business activities.

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, for those with experience in Onshore Oil and Gas.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment. Cover limits apply, please refer to the terms of benefit and network list for further details.
• Workmen’s Compensation: Provides payment of 3 x Annual Wage (up to a maximum of 5000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.

Typical Responsibilities

Safety Culture Transformation Leadership

• Develop and implement the organization's HSSE Culture Transformation Roadmap aligned with the 2030 strategy.
• Establish a structured culture maturity model and define annual improvement targets.
• Lead the design, implementation, and sustainability of enterprise-wide safety culture initiatives.
• Serve as the focal point for safety culture transformation and organizational learning.
• Advise executive management on culture risks, opportunities, and improvement priorities.
• Benchmark organizational performance against leading international energy, petrochemical, and high-reliability organizations.
  
  

Leadership Capability Development

• Design and lead the Safety Leadership Program for executive, senior, and frontline leaders.
• Develop leadership standards and expectations related to safety ownership and visible felt leadership.
• Implement coaching and mentoring programs to strengthen leadership effectiveness.
• Facilitate executive workshops and leadership culture forums.
• Measure leadership effectiveness through culture indicators and workforce feedback
• Governance & Performance Management
  
  

Human Performance & Organizational Learning

• Introducing Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles throughout business.
• Develop learning team processes for significant events, operational challenges, and organizational learning.
• Promote a learning culture that focuses on understanding work as performed.
• Strengthening psychological safety and workforce engagement.
• Drive improvement in reporting quality, learning effectiveness, and workforce participation.
  
  

Workforce Engagement & Culture Programs

• Lead the Safety Ambassador Program and similar workforce engagement initiatives.
• Develop innovative campaigns to strengthen employee ownership and accountability.
• Design behavioral and human performance interventions based on organizational needs.
• Improve workforce participation in safety programs and continuous improvement activities.
• Drive recognition and reinforcement programs that support positive behaviors.
  
  

Contractor Culture Excellence

• Develop and implement the Contractor Safety Culture Framework.
• Assess contractor culture maturity and capability.
• Build contractor leadership capability through coaching and development programs.
• Establish consistent cultural expectations across employees and contractors.
• Support contractor management teams in achieving culture improvement objectives.
  
  

Culture Measurement & Analytics

• Conduct annual culture and engagement assessments.
• Develop safety culture performance dashboards and predictive indicators.
• Analyze behavioral trends, leading indicators, and organizational learning data.
• Provide regular reports to Management and HSSE Leadership Team.
• Track culture maturity progress against the 2030 roadmap
  
  

Change Management & Communication

• Develop and execute culture change strategies.
• Support major organizational transformations and business initiatives.
• Build communication campaigns that reinforce culture objectives.
• Facilitate employee and contractor engagement sessions.
• Promote transparency, trust, and open reporting culture
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Safety, Organizational Psychology, Human factors, Organizational Development or Behavioral Science.
• Preferred master’s degree in: Safety Management, Organizational Psychology, Human Factors Organizational Development.
  
  

Professional Certifications

• Essential (one or more): CMIOSH, CSP, NEBOSH Diploma, CRSP, Equivalent internationally recognized. qualification
• Highly Desirable: Human Performance/HOP qualifications, Change Management Certification, Organizational Development Certification, Leadership Coaching Certification, Human Factors Certification.
  
  

Essential

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 12–15 years HSSE experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading organizational culture or transformation initiatives.
• Experience within oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, mining, aviation, utilities, or other high-risk industries.
• Demonstrated success in driving organizational change and influencing senior leaders.
• Experience developing leadership capability programs.
• Experience designing and implementing culture assessment frameworks.
• Experience managing cross-functional transformation projects.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience implementing Human and Organizational Performance (HOP).
• Experience conducting Safety Culture Maturity Assessments.
• Experience with Learning Teams and Operational Learning methodologies.
• Experience leading multinational workforces and contractor populations.
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.