Senior Maritime HSE Engineer - Offshore Safety Leader

WSP USA; Muscat; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks an experienced HSE Engineer to implement, monitor, and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements across all maritime construction and supervision activities in the AE Maritime department.

This role ensures marine and offshore operations meet project specifications, UAE regulations, international standards, and WSP’s internal HSE policies while fostering a safety‑minded culture among project teams and subcontractors.

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.
• Excellent communication and training delivery skills in English; Arabic is a plus.

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.
• 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.
• Liaise with client, authorities, and third‑party auditors on HSE matters.

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Audits & inspections

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HSE management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP USA seeks an experienced HSE Engineer to implement, monitor, and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements across all maritime construction and supervision activities in the AE Maritime department.

This role ensures marine and offshore operations meet project specifications, UAE regulations, international standards, and WSP’s internal HSE policies while fostering a safety‑minded culture among project teams and subcontractors.