Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Safety & Environment
Company Industry
Oil & Gas / Energy
Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Technical HSE Lead
Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Technical HSE Lead with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry for ADNOC Offshore client to be based in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.
Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and will require occasional travel to Spain.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Technical HSE Lead with a proven track record in managing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) aspects of a project, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations. They advise senior project management, liaise with partner companies, and oversee HSE programs to achieve project safety objectives for a high-profile client.
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 decarbonisation 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 organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Competitive remuneration 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’ service 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:
Oversee and manage HSE aspects of the project in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and international standards
Develop and implement project-specific Risk Assessment Management Systems (RAMS) to identify and mitigate potential hazards
Ensure compliance with corporate safety codes, UAE statutes, and international standards
Implement HSE best practices from industry standards and project shareholder companies
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 (ITT) 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 (KPIs) 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
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:
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, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
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.
About the Company
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.
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