Senior HSE Engineer: Maritime & Offshore Safety Leader

WSP Global Inc.; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an HSE Engineer to implement, monitor, and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements across maritime construction and supervision activities within AE Maritime department.

This role ensures compliance with UAE regulations, IMO standards, and WSP HSE policies while promoting a safety-first culture. This role will develop HSE plans, conduct inspections, investigations, and training, and coordinate permits to work for offshore projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 13 years of HSE experience in maritime, offshore, or marine construction environments.
• Professional HSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, civil defense regulations, and IMO guidelines.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits.
• Excellent communication and training delivery skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Proficiency with HSE management software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work on offshore sites and obtain necessary medical clearances.
• Demonstrated leadership in fostering a safety-first culture among diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as project demands require.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE plans, procedures, and risk assessments for maritime projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations on marine and offshore works.
• Ensure compliance with UAE local regulations, IMO standards, and WSP HSE policies.
• Coordinate incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions to project teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor and report HSE performance metrics, KPIs, and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in design reviews to integrate HSE considerations early in project lifecycle.
• Manage permits to work, confined space entry, and hot‑work authorizations for marine activities.
• Liaise with client, authorities, and third‑party auditors on HSE matters.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best‑practice sharing.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Audits

Training delivery

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office

HSE software

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an HSE Engineer to implement, monitor, and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements across maritime construction and supervision activities within AE Maritime department.

This role ensures compliance with UAE regulations, IMO standards, and WSP HSE policies while promoting a safety-first culture. This role will develop HSE plans, conduct inspections, investigations, and training, and coordinate permits to work for offshore projects.