Lead Technical HSE Engineer - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2

Role Overview

Lead Technical HSE Engineer for an offshore subsea project (Package 2) with KBR. The role is based initially in the Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi, supporting an ADNOC offshore development as part of KBR's Project Management Consultancy team.

Company Overview

KBR delivers future-forward science, technology, and engineering solutions and mission-critical services to governments and companies worldwide. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic, value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, design and engineering capabilities, and smart optimization solutions for planned and operating assets.

Role Purpose

The Lead Technical HSE Engineer is responsible for providing technical HSE leadership and ensuring the effective implementation of health, safety, environmental, and process safety requirements for ADNOC offshore projects and operations. The role supports Concept, FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Commissioning, and Operational phases by managing HSE studies, risk assessments, safety engineering activities, and compliance with ADNOC standards and international regulations. The position serves as the focal point for HSE engineering and technical assurance activities, ensuring that all offshore facilities are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead HSE engineering activities during project development and execution.
• Develop and review project HSE philosophies, strategies, and technical safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE standards, UAE regulations, and international best practices.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering disciplines on safety and environmental requirements.
• Establish HSE engineering deliverables and ensure timely completion.

Safety Studies & Risk Management

• Lead and facilitate HAZID (Hazard Identification) studies.
• Lead and facilitate HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Studies).
• Lead and facilitate SIL (Safety Integrity Level) Assessments.
• Lead and facilitate LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis).
• Lead and facilitate Bow-Tie Analysis.
• Lead and facilitate Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA).
• Lead and facilitate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Lead and facilitate SIMOPS Reviews.
• Lead and facilitate Emergency Response Studies.
• Ensure risks are properly identified, assessed, and mitigated.
• Monitor implementation of safety recommendations and closure of action items.

Process Safety Engineering

• Develop and review Fire & Gas Detection Philosophy.
• Develop and review Fire Protection Philosophy.
• Develop and review Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Philosophy.
• Develop and review Hazardous Area Classification Studies.
• Develop and review Escape, Evacuation & Rescue (EER) Studies.
• Develop and review Safety Critical Elements (SCE) Registers.
• Support process safety management and asset integrity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC process safety requirements.

Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and ADNOC environmental standards.
• Review air emissions, discharges, waste management, and environmental monitoring requirements.
• Participate in environmental risk assessments and sustainability initiatives.
• Support environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities.

Project & Operational Support

• Support Concept, FEED, EPC, Brownfield Modification, and Offshore Operations projects.
• Review engineering documents to verify HSE compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability studies, and operational readiness assessments.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and operational safety assurance activities.
• Conduct technical investigations and root cause analyses for incidents and near misses.

Audits & Compliance

• Participate in HSE audits, technical reviews, and assurance assessments.
• Monitor contractor compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements.
• Support regulatory inspections and client audits.
• Ensure effective implementation of HSE Management Systems.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Mentor junior HSE engineers and specialists.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Projects, Contractors, and Regulatory Authorities.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and management summaries.
• Promote a strong safety culture across projects and operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Safety Engineering, Risk Management, or HSE-related discipline is an advantage.

Certifications

• NEBOSH International Diploma.
• NEBOSH Process Safety Management.
• Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE).
• TÜV Functional Safety Certification.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is preferred.
• Professional HSE certifications are highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of HSE engineering experience within the oil & gas industry.
• At least 5 years in a Lead HSE or Technical Safety Engineering role.
• Extensive offshore oil & gas project experience.
• Proven experience in FEED, EPC, offshore commissioning, and operations support.
• Experience with ADNOC Offshore projects or major international operators is highly preferred.
• Strong exposure to offshore facilities, production platforms, gas processing facilities, and brownfield modifications.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Safety Engineering

• Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Fire Protection Engineering.
• Fire & Gas Detection Systems.
• Hazardous Area Classification.
• Consequence Modeling.
• Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA).
• Safety Case Development.
• Emergency Response Planning.

Risk Management

• HAZID.
• HAZOP.
• SIL Assessment.
• LOPA.
• Bow-Tie Analysis.
• Risk-Based Decision Making.
• ALARP Demonstrations.

Environmental Management

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Waste Management.
• Emission Control.
• Environmental Compliance & Reporting.
• Sustainability Programs.

Relevant Standards & Codes

• ADNOC HSE Standards.
• UAE Environmental Regulations.
• API Standards.
• IEC 61508 / IEC 61511.
• NFPA Codes.
• ISO 14001.
• ISO 45001.
• OSHA Requirements.
• IOGP Guidelines.

Software Skills

• PHAST.
• SAFETI.
• PHA-Pro.
• HELIOS.
• DNV Risk Management Software.
• ETAP (preferred).
• MS Office Suite.
• Power BI (preferred).

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent risk assessment and analytical capabilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Decision-making under pressure.
• Investigation and problem-solving expertise.
• Commitment to ADNOC's HSE Excellence culture.