PMC Lead Technical Safety HSE Engineer

Role Overview

PMC Lead Technical Safety HSE Engineer at Wood PLC, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, within the Oil, Gas & New Energies business, supporting ADNOC Offshore.

Company Overview

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. The business has experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation as the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions in oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, decarbonization, and electrification markets. The business prides itself on steady and predictable delivery and an exciting growth trajectory.

Role Purpose

To oversee and manage all health, safety, and environmental aspects of the project in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and international standards. The successful candidate will advise senior project management, liaise with partner companies, and oversee HSE programs to achieve project safety objectives for a high-profile client while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and driving HSE excellence across the project.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Program Oversight & Management

• 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.
• Establish HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and renew annually with Senior Project Management endorsement.
• Oversee collection of HSE performance data and analyze trends.

Systems & Compliance

• 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 compliance with corporate safety codes, UAE statutes, and international standards.
• Implement HSE best practices from ADNOC Offshore, project shareholder companies, and the Oil & Gas Industry as approved by Senior Project Management.
• Ensure system implementation for prompt incident notification, reporting, investigation, and tracking of corrective actions by line management.

Leadership & Team Development

• 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.
• Recommend HSE staff resources necessary to successfully achieve HSE program objectives; provide functional guidance to HSE staff working under different Project Management Teams.
• Guide the design and delivery of in-house HSE training.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Establish working relationships and maintain regular communication with ADNOC Offshore Corporate HSE, counterparts in shareholder companies, and major project contract companies.
• 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 Project Leadership Team members as active participants.
• Establish system and schedule for conduct of regular Project Management Team (PMT) safety meetings.
• Ensure project HSE kick-off meetings are conducted with project major contractors upon or in advance of site mobilization.
• Act as project Security Point of Contact (POC) with ADNOC Offshore.

Procurement & Tender Management

• 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.

Safety Programs & Initiatives

• Develop and implement a Safety Observation & Intervention program to foster workforce safety involvement and ownership.
• Oversee development and implementation of project Emergency Response Procedures and the conduct of emergency drills as planned.

Support Functions

• Review and provide HSE support for Value Assurance Process (VAP) and Stage Decision Support Packages (DSP).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with minimum of 15 years industry experience; Oil & Gas industry experience strongly desired.
• Minimum of 5 years in project-related activities.
• Minimum of 10 years of HSE-related experience.
• Minimum of 7 years supervisory or managerial experience.
• Current internationally recognized Professional Certification, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar.
• English language proficiency with excellent writing and presentational skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Health, safety, and environmental program management.
• Risk Assessment Management System (RAMS) development and implementation.
• Incident investigation and corrective action tracking.
• HSE training design and delivery.
• Emergency response procedure development.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of ADNOC Offshore HSE Safety Policy and UAE HSE regulations.

Additional Information

Location & Travel

Position is based at the client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Occasional travel to Spain is required due to the nature of the projects and client expectations.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance with Life Assurance cover provided by the company.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law; all employees are eligible.
• Employee Share Plan allowing purchase of Wood shares with company match.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Energy Transition Academy providing access to a community of experts sharing knowledge on existing and emerging energy systems.
• Global connections with experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across the business.