HSE Manager- Offshore project

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HSE Manager- Offshore project

Job Purpose

The HSE Manager is responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and continuously improving all Health, Safety, Environment and Occupational Hygiene activities associated with the offshore development project.

The role acts as the focal point for HSE leadership within the PMC team and provides independent assurance that engineering, procurement, fabrication, transportation, offshore installation, hook-up, commissioning, start-up, and brownfield modification activities are executed in compliance with ADNOC Offshore requirements, UAE regulations, international standards, and project-specific HSE management systems.

The HSE Manager shall promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture throughout the project lifecycle and ensure effective management of major accident hazards, process safety risks, SIMOPS activities, offshore construction hazards, marine operations, lifting campaigns, pressure systems, and workforce welfare.

The position provides strategic HSE leadership to PMC personnel, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, marine contractors, and commissioning teams to ensure all project activities are executed safely, efficiently, and without environmental impact.

Location: EPC Contractor's Office Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Leadership & Governance

• Provide visible and proactive HSE leadership across all project phases.
• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with ADNOC's "Goal Zero" philosophy.
• Establish and maintain project HSE objectives, targets, initiatives and KPIs.
• Lead implementation of the Project HSE Management System.
• Advise Project Management on strategic HSE matters and emerging risks.
• Support development of an Incident-Free Culture across all work locations.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance throughout project execution.
• Ensure alignment between ADNOC Offshore, PMC and EPC Contractor HSE requirements.
• Participate in Project Leadership Team meetings and provide HSE guidance on key decisions.
• Monitor effectiveness of HSE programs and recommend corrective actions where required.

Project HSE Management

• Manage implementation of all project HSE procedures and standards.
• Review and approve Contractor HSE Management Plans and procedures.
• Ensure project execution complies with:
  • ADNOC Offshore HSE standards
  • UAE Laws and Regulations
  • ADNOC Codes of Practice
  • ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety requirements
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
  • International Oil & Gas industry best practices
• Monitor project HSE performance and compliance against contractual obligations.
• Ensure HSE considerations are integrated into project planning and execution activities.
• Review HSE deliverables during engineering and detailed design stages.
• Participate in constructability and operational readiness reviews.

Offshore Construction & Installation HSE

• Oversee HSE management for offshore construction, fabrication, transportation and installation activities.
• Support safe execution of:
  • Offshore platform installation
  • Bridge installation
  • Jacket installation
  • Topside installation
  • Compressor package installation
  • Brownfield modifications
  • Hook-up activities
  • Mechanical completion
  • Commissioning and start-up
• Ensure all offshore activities comply with approved risk assessments and method statements.
• Monitor offshore campaigns to ensure adherence to approved HSE requirements.
• Conduct offshore HSE inspections and leadership site visits.
• Verify implementation of effective barrier management controls during high-risk activities.

Process Safety Management

• Lead implementation of process safety requirements across project execution.
• Ensure management of Major Accident Hazards (MAH).
• Participate in:
  • HAZID
  • HAZOP
  • SIMOPS Reviews
  • Constructability Reviews
  • Safety Case Reviews
  • ALARP Demonstrations
• Ensure critical safety systems and safeguards are identified and maintained.
• Monitor process safety performance indicators.
• Support development and implementation of Process Safety Management programs.

SIMOPS & High-Risk Activity Management

• Lead HSE review and approval of SIMOPS plans.
• Ensure effective coordination between Operations and Project Teams.
• Review and monitor:
  • Hot work activities
  • Confined space entry
  • Lifting operations
  • Working at height
  • Electrical isolation
  • Pressure testing
  • Hydrotesting
  • Marine operations
  • Diving activities
  • Helicopter operations
• Verify risks are adequately assessed and controlled.
• Participate in critical risk assessments and permit reviews.

Contractor HSE Management

• Evaluate EPC Contractor and subcontractor HSE capabilities.
• Review Contractor HSE execution plans and methodologies.
• Monitor HSE compliance across all contractor activities.
• Conduct contractor HSE audits and performance reviews.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented.
• Develop contractor HSE improvement initiatives.
• Challenge unsafe behaviors and ensure immediate corrective intervention when necessary.
• Participate in contractor management meetings and project reviews.

HSE Assurance, Audits & Compliance

• Develop and execute project HSE audit schedules.
• Lead internal and external HSE audits.
• Conduct:
  • Site inspections
  • HSE walkdowns
  • Behavioral safety observations
  • Compliance assessments
• Verify effectiveness of contractor HSE management systems.
• Monitor closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements and contractual obligations.

Incident Management & Investigation

• Lead investigations of HSE incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences.
• Ensure timely reporting of incidents.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Track implementation and effectiveness of actions.
• Communicate lessons learned across the project organization.
• Support emergency response activities when required.

Environmental Management

• Ensure implementation of project Environmental Management Plans.
• Monitor environmental performance indicators.
• Manage environmental aspects including:
  • Waste management
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Pollution prevention
  • Marine environmental protection
  • Chemical management
  • Noise control
  • Atmospheric emissions
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Lead environmental inspections and audits.

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene

• Manage occupational health programs.
• Ensure workforce exposure risks are assessed and controlled.
• Oversee programs related to:
  • Heat stress management
  • Noise exposure monitoring
  • Chemical exposure control
  • Ergonomics
  • Occupational hygiene monitoring
  • Workforce welfare
• Coordinate health surveillance programs where required.

Emergency Response & Crisis Management

• Develop and maintain Project Emergency Response Plans.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness exercises and drills.
• Participate in offshore emergency response simulations.
• Verify readiness of emergency equipment and personnel.
• Liaise with ADNOC Offshore emergency response authorities.
• Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into emergency systems.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Develop and maintain project HSE dashboards and KPI reports.
• Prepare weekly and monthly HSE performance reports.
• Report:
  • TRIR
  • LTIF
  • Near Misses
  • Safety Observations
  • Audit Findings
  • Environmental Performance Metrics
• Identify performance trends and recommend improvement actions.
• Present HSE performance to Project Management and ADNOC stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Interface with:
  • ADNOC Offshore HSE Teams
  • Project Management
  • Engineering Disciplines
  • Construction Teams
  • Commissioning Teams
  • Operations Personnel
  • Marine Contractors
  • EPC Contractors
  • Regulatory Authorities
• Support management reviews and project assurance activities.
• Provide HSE advice to project stakeholders across all execution phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related technical discipline.
• Master's Degree in HSE Management or Risk Management preferred.
• Minimum 25 years of overall Oil & Gas experience.
• Minimum 10 years in HSE leadership positions on major offshore Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years in PMC organizations managing EPC contractors.
• Demonstrated experience on ADNOC Offshore projects is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in offshore platform projects, compression facilities, gas processing facilities, brownfield modifications and offshore installation campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Process Safety Management
  • Construction Safety
  • Offshore Operations
  • Marine Safety
  • Risk Management
  • SIMOPS Planning
  • Incident Investigation
  • Environmental Management Systems
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• NEBOSH Diploma
• NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• NVQ Level 6 Occupational Safety & Health
• Incident Investigation Certification
• Process Safety Management Certification
• HAZOP / HAZID Leader Training
• BOSIET / FOET
• H2S Certification
• Offshore Emergency Response Training

ADNOC PTW/SIMOPS Awareness Training