HSSE Manager - (Offshore) - Energy Oil & Gas Project

HSSE Manager - (Offshore) - Energy Oil & Gas Project

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Reporting to Project General manager, the HSE Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health, safety, and environmental policies and programs across all phases of oil & gas projects from design and procurement to fabrication, offshore installation, commissioning, and operations. The role ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and client requirements while promoting a strong safety culture and zero‑incident performance.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. HSE Management System
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the Project HSE Plan in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and local/international regulations.
  • Integrate HSE considerations into EPCIC phases (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Commissioning).
• 2. Risk & Hazard Management
  • Lead Hazard Identification (HAZID), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Risk Assessments.
  • Establish and monitor Permit to Work (PTW) systems, confined space entry, hot work, and lifting operations controls.
  • Coordinate SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) risk assessments for offshore activities.
• 3. Incident Prevention & Response
  • Develop emergency response plans for onshore yards and offshore sites.
  • Lead accident/incident investigations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Maintain records of all incidents, near misses, and corrective measures.
• 4. Monitoring & Auditing
  • Conduct regular site inspections, HSE audits, and compliance checks at fabrication yards, offshore vessels, and installations.
  • Monitor HSE KPIs such as TRIR, LTIFR, and environmental spills.
• 5. Training & Awareness
  • Organize HSE induction and competency‑based training for all project personnel (onshore and offshore).
  • Promote a proactive safety culture through campaigns, toolbox talks, and safety stand‑downs.
• 6. Environmental Protection
  • Ensure waste management, pollution prevention, and spill control measures are in place.
  • Monitor environmental aspects such as emissions, discharges, and hazardous material handling.
• 7. Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate HSE documentation, including registers, risk assessments, audit reports, and training records.
  • Submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly HSE reports to project management and clients.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and able to foster a safety‑first culture.
• Analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to manage HSE in multi‑site, multi‑cultural environments.
• Commitment to zero harm and continuous improvement.

Typical Reporting Line

• Reports to: Project Director / Corporate HSE Director
• Direct Reports: HSE Engineers, Safety Supervisors, Safety Officers, Environmental Officers
• Interfaces With: Construction Manager, QA/QC Manager, Commissioning Manager, Client HSE Representatives, Regulatory Authorities.

Project Phases Responsibility Distribution

• Planning: Develop Project HSE Plan, training matrix, yard‑specific procedures, offshore‑specific HSE bridging documents, SIMOPS plans.
• Execution: Supervise yard safety, fabrication activities, and contractor compliance; monitor offshore installation, hook‑up, commissioning, marine operations.
• Emergency response: Coordinate yard emergency drills and incident reporting; lead offshore drills, medevac coordination, and emergency response.
• Monitoring: Conduct yard HSE audits and inspections, perform daily offshore HSE inspections and PTW compliance checks.
• Training: Conduct inductions, hazard awareness, and refresher courses; deliver offshore‑specific toolbox talks and safety meetings.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Work experience of fifteen (15) years in the sought discipline after earning the BSc degree.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 35 years spent on offshore projects.
• Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write specifications and reports.