Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.


The Role


This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated HSSE professional to play a pivotal role in delivering a safe, compliant, and sustainable onshore gas project. If you have the expertise and passion for HSSE excellence, we encourage you to apply.


Our Clients and Projects


Designing the future. Transforming the world.


Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.


We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.


Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.


What we can offer


Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field
The key objectives for this role are:


Provides leadership and direction for the HSE department to hire and train qualified expertise into the department, to engage personnel on projects and improve department work processes and procedures. The position will ensure compliance with applicable HSE management system, customer safety policies, and government regulations by supervising the development of procedures and safety plans and ensuring proper execution.



Develop, implement, and oversee HSSE management systems in alignment with company and regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with local and international HSSE regulations, industry best practices, and client expectations. Provide strategic leadership in risk management, hazard identification, and mitigation strategies. Lead HSSE training, awareness programs, and competency development for project personnel. Conduct regular HSSE audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions. Foster a strong HSSE culture through engagement, coaching, and proactive communication with project teams. Liaise with regulatory authorities, stakeholders, and subcontractors to ensure seamless HSSE compliance.

What makes you remarkable?


At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.


Expected:


Degree qualified in relevant discipline ISO 9001 : 2008 Lead Auditor Qualified
Knowledge, skills and experience:


Extensive experience in HSSE management for large-scale onshore gas or oil & gas EPCM projects Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, industry standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and best practices Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive a safety-first culture. Experience with emergency response planning, environmental impact assessment, and security risk management Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Personal attributes:


Must demonstrate a working knowledge of management techniques , department procedures and requirements Displays emotional maturity. Understands and controls one's emotions with empathy for others and uses these skills to lead others Communicates effectively. Listens to understand and is able to articulate ideas and complex concepts clearly and convincingly to a wide range of audiences Expresses ideas clearly and concisely. Seeks to understand others perspectives. Keeps accurate and organized records Addresses substantive conflicts and facilitates timely resolution Builds relationships. Methodically builds collaborative relationships with customers, peers, global knowledge networks, subordinates, and superiors to achieve business objectives Engages others. Through active involvement, fosters teamwork, aligns differences and leverages individual's talents to achieve objectives Mentors people. Consistently teaches, coaches, and mentors to help assure individual and team success as well as develop the next generation Builds trust. Practices own chosen leadership truisms that enable others to have a firm reliance on their character and competence on their character and competence under stress Foster development of a common vision and collaboration among team members and teams effectively across geographical and cultural boundaries Promotes open expression of ideas. Encourages and empowers others to achieve Maintains a healthy balance between operational involvement and leadership. Delegates effectively

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.