Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a PMC Technical HSE Lead with extensive experience in the oil and Gas industry for ADNOC Offshore client to be based in Abu Dhabi.



Job purpose & Scope:


Manage HSE on Project scope in accordance with all applicable ADNOC Offshore HSE policies & procedures, corporate safety codes of practice, UAE statutes and international standards. Advise Senior Project Management regarding HSE matters and liaise with partner companies and EPC contractors to support HSE Planning, Safety, Risk Management, Emergency Response, Environmental & Regulatory, Field Execution and HSE Performance &Compliance activities during all phases of the Project


Principal Accountabilities:


• Oversee all aspects of the project HSE Program efficiently calling upon shareholder expertise and project HSE staff resources to support project management and personnel in attaining project HSE objectives.
• Drive Project HSE excellence through Senior Project Management visibility and involvement.
• Engage Project Leadership Team in the development, review and endorsement of all applicable HSE systems, programs and procedures for the execution of the project
• Guide, direct, train and motivate project team members to take responsibility for their personal safety and comply with ADNOC Offshore HSE Safety Policy, procedures, rules and accepted safe working practices, as well as applicable Abu Dhabi HSE related regulations.
• Establish system and schedule for conduct of regular project Safety Steering Team (SST) meetings with participation from Senior Project Management and management representatives from major contracting companies. Engage PLT members as active participants
• Establish working relationships and maintain regular communication with ADNOC Offshore Corporate HSE, counterparts in shareholder companies and major project contract companies.
• Implement HSE best practices as applicable from ADNOC Offshore, project shareholder companies and the Oil & Gas Industry as approved by Senior Project Management.
• Recommend HSE staff resources necessary to successfully achieve HSE program objectives. Provide functional guidance to HSE staff working under different Project Management Teams
• Develop and implement project specific Risk Assessment Management System (RAMS) in conjunction with Engineering Department or adapt fit-for-purpose system from shareholder company.
• Ensure project HSE requirements are included in Invitation to Tender (lTT) packages. Participate in tender evaluations or provide resources for this purpose.
• Review HSE related plans as received from contract companies and provide comments. Endorse as appropriate.
• Ensure project HSE kick-off meetings are conducted with project major contractors upon or in advance of site mobilization.
• Establish HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPls) and renew annually with Senior Project Management endorsement.
• Establish system and schedule for conduct of regular Project Management Team (PMT) safety meetings.
• Ensure system implementation for prompt incident notification, reporting, investigation and tracking of corrective actions by line management.
• Oversee collection of HSE performance data and analyze trends.
• Develop and implement a Safety Observation & Intervention program to foster workforce safety involvement and ownership.
• Review and provide HSE support for Value Assurance Process (VAP) and Stage Decision Support Packages (DSP).
• Act as project Security Point of Contact (POC) with ADNOC Offshore.
• Guide the design and delivery of in house HSE training.
• Oversee development and implementation of project Emergency Response Procedures and the conduct of emergency drills as planned.


• B.S. in Engineering with minimum of 15 years industry experience (Oil & Gas industry experience strongly desired) with at least 5 years in project related activities.
• Minimum of 10 years of HSE related experience and minimum of 7 years supervisory / managerial experience.
• In possession of current internationally recognized Professional Certification (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar).
• English language proficiency. Excellent writing and presentational skills.


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



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