Title:
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