Senior Specialist - HSE Subsea

Tanqeeb; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Milaha Offshore & Marine is seeking a senior HSE & Quality leader to drive the management systems across offshore operations. You will ensure ISO 9001/14001/45001 compliance, lead risk assessments, audits, and KPI monitoring, and guide project teams in safety-critical diving and ROV activities.

The role requires 8–10 years in HSE/Quality, offshore project experience, and formal qualifications such as NEBOSH/IOSH, lead auditor status, and BOSIET readiness.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant HSE/Quality experience, preferably in offshore projects.
• Strong hands-on exposure to Diving and ROV operations.
• Experience with HIRAs, HAZID/HAZOP, SIMOPS, SWIFT, and safety cases.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001/45001, IMCA and IOGP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support HSE and Quality management across Milaha Offshore & Marine operations.
• Drive compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001; manage risk, audits and KPI monitoring.
• Develop and review HIRAs, HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, SWIFT, and Emergency Response Plans.
• Ensure dive and ROV operations are risk-assessed and executed by competent personnel.
• Maintain client reporting tools and drive continuous improvement to meet targets.
• Conduct site visits and support corrective actions with Line Managers.
• Provide safety training and lead behavioural safety initiatives.

Skills

HSE/Quality management

Diving/ROV operations knowledge

ISO 9001/14001/45001 knowledge

Risk assessment & incident analysis

Auditing & compliance

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Education

3-year Full-Time Degree or Associate Degree

Chartered IOSH membership or NEBOSH Diploma (NVQ6+)

Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001/14001/45001)

Advanced Incident Investigation certification

BOSIET/H2S OPITO certification

Tools

Diving/ROV equipment knowledge

IMCA & IOGP guidelines familiarity

Job description

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This role is responsible for leading and supporting HSE and Quality management across Milaha Offshore & Marine operations, ensuring that business management systems, HSE frameworks and quality standards are effectively implemented and maintained across operational sites. The position provides expert guidance to Project Managers and Business Unit leadership, drives compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and oversees risk management activities, audits, inspections, KPI monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives. It also plays a key role in ensuring the safe execution of AIR/SAT Diving and ROV operations, including the development and review of HIRAs, HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, SWIFT, Bridging Documents, Emergency Response Plans and Safety Cases. The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years of relevant HSE/Quality experience, preferably in offshore projects, with strong hands‑on exposure to Diving and ROV operations. A 3-year degree or Associate Degree, Chartered IOSH membership or NEBOSH Diploma (NVQ Level 6 or higher), technical Diving/ROV qualifications, Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001/14001/45001, advanced Incident Investigation certification, and valid BOSIET/H2S OPITO are required. Strong knowledge of IMCA and IOGP guidelines, offshore risk management, audits, safety culture and regulatory compliance is essential, while GCC and Survey experience would be an advantage.

Job description

This role is responsible for leading and supporting HSE and Quality management across Milaha Offshore & Marine operations, ensuring that business management systems, HSE frameworks and quality standards are effectively implemented and maintained across operational sites. The position provides expert guidance to Project Managers and Business Unit leadership, drives compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and oversees risk management activities, audits, inspections, KPI monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives. It also plays a key role in ensuring the safe execution of AIR/SAT Diving and ROV operations, including the development and review of HIRAs, HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, SWIFT, Bridging Documents, Emergency Response Plans and Safety Cases. The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years of relevant HSE/Quality experience, preferably in offshore projects, with strong hands‑on exposure to Diving and ROV operations. A 3-year degree or Associate Degree, Chartered IOSH membership or NEBOSH Diploma (NVQ Level 6 or higher), technical Diving/ROV qualifications, Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001/14001/45001, advanced Incident Investigation certification, and valid BOSIET/H2S OPITO are required. Strong knowledge of IMCA and IOGP guidelines, offshore risk management, audits, safety culture and regulatory compliance is essential, while GCC and Survey experience would be an advantage.

Why Join Milaha?

By continuously challenging the status quo, Milaha today is a large, diversified holding company with core interests in maritime transport, logistics, port management, and offshore marine services.

Milaha is a genuinely diverse company in respect of its offering portfolio and, most importantly, our dedicated colleagues. Although we come from different backgrounds and cultures, our values are what we have in common and keep us connected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Milaha Offshore & Marine Business Management Systems, including HSE and Quality frameworks, are effectively communicated, implemented, and maintained across all operational sites.
• Uphold and maintain accreditations and compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of departmental operational procedures, risk assessments, and work instructions in alignment with company and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the planning and facilitation of risk management exercises, including HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS, and SWIFT analyses in coordination with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project-specific HSE documentation such as HIRAs, Bridging Documents, Emergency Response Plans, and Safety Cases, ensuring approval, dissemination, and periodic review for effectiveness.
• Ensure all dive and ROV operations are risk-assessed, documented, and executed by competent personnel using approved equipment and procedures.
• Monitor and report performance against Quality and HSE KPIs; drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet or exceed contractual and business targets.
• Maintain and operate client contractual reporting tools, ensuring timely and accurate sharing of HSE and operational statistics (daily/weekly/monthly) across Milaha Offshore & Marine.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support Line Managers in implementing corrective actions.
• Drive safety culture across projects and worksites by promoting awareness, leading behavioural safety initiatives, and reinforcing mental health and well-being practices.
• Provide targeted safety awareness training for site personnel and ensure alignment with best practices and evolving regulatory standards.
• Perform internal audits, inspections, and gap assessments; support external, client, and regulatory audits, ensuring timely closure of non-conformities and action items.
• Maintain a current matrix of permitted operations, ensuring alignment with competency and operational control requirements.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure that training content is relevant, technically validated, and responsive to field realities.
• Provide expert HSE and operational guidance to Project Managers and Business Unit Leadership to enhance contract delivery and strategic performance.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualification

• 3-year Full-Time Degree (Associated Degree) and Chartered member of IOSH, or NEBOSH Diploma (NVQ6 or higher) and technical Dive / ROV qualifications
• Lead Auditor (14001 / 9001 / 45001)
• Incident Investigation: Advanced / Team leader (Tap Root / Kelvin TopSet)
• Hold a valid full driving license (Transferable to Qatari license required)
• Valid offshore certification (BOSIET / H2S OPITO)

Professional Experience

8 to 10 years of industry experience in a similar role (Familiar with Offshore Projects, AIR/SAT Diving & ROV Operations, Survey a plus).

Geographic Experience

GCC is Preferable but not essential

Computer Skills

Fully conversant with MS Office and web applications.

Language Skills

Business Fluent in English - both written and spoken is required Arabic a plus

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge

• A high degree of understanding of AIR/SAT Diving and its supporting equipment, and operations.
• Understanding of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV)
• Understanding of Survey operations a plus
• Knowledge of the following standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IOGP guidelines, IMCA Guidelines

Others

• Pleasant personality
• Good interpersonal and communication skills