Specialist Technical HSE– Offshore Water Injection Project

Role Overview

Specialist Technical HSE – Offshore Water Injection Project at KBR, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with planned relocation to Spain Office and return to Abu Dhabi upon completion of administrative processes.

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 world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Role Purpose

The Specialist Technical HSE is responsible for providing technical Health, Safety, Environment, and Process Safety expertise throughout the lifecycle of the Offshore Water Injection Project. The role identifies and mitigates risks associated with engineering design, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations while ensuring compliance with ADNOC requirements, international standards, and project HSE objectives. The position acts as a key technical advisor for process safety, risk management, HSE engineering studies, and regulatory compliance, supporting the safe execution of brownfield modifications and offshore installation activities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical HSE & Process Safety

• Provide technical HSE support during FEED, Detailed Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning phases.
• Lead and facilitate HAZID, HAZOP, Bow-Tie Analysis, SIMOPS, ENVID, SIL, and Risk Assessment workshops.
• Review and verify process safety design requirements and safety-critical elements.
• Support implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• Ensure hazards are identified, assessed, and effectively mitigated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review Loss Prevention philosophies and Process Safety deliverables.

Risk Management

• Develop and maintain project risk registers related to HSE and process safety.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
• Support ALARP demonstrations and risk reduction strategies.
• Evaluate risks associated with brownfield modifications, tie-ins, shutdowns, and offshore construction activities.
• Assist in developing mitigation measures for identified hazards.

Safety Studies & Engineering Reviews

• Prepare and review Fire and Gas Detection Philosophy.
• Prepare and review Fire Protection Philosophy.
• Prepare and review Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Philosophy.
• Prepare and review Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Analysis (EERA).
• Prepare and review Fire Risk Assessments (FRA).
• Prepare and review Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA).
• Prepare and review Safety Critical Element (SCE) Registers.
• Ensure HSE recommendations are implemented and closed appropriately.

Brownfield & Offshore Safety

• Assess safety implications of modifications to existing offshore facilities.
• Participate in SIMOPS planning and risk assessments.
• Review shutdown and tie-in execution strategies from an HSE perspective.
• Conduct offshore site assessments and safety audits.
• Support safe integration of new water injection facilities into existing operating assets.

Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with ADNOC, UAE regulatory requirements, and international HSE standards.
• Support preparation of project HSE cases and safety documentation.
• Participate in internal and external HSE audits.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and company HSE management systems.
• Track closure of audit findings and safety actions.

Contractor HSE Management

• Evaluate contractor HSE plans, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Review Method Statements, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and Task Risk Assessments (TRA).
• Monitor contractor compliance with project and client HSE requirements.
• Support contractor safety performance reviews and improvement initiatives.

Incident Investigation & Learning

• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Identify lessons learned and recommend preventive measures.
• Support implementation and verification of corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement in project safety performance.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide technical safety guidance during offshore installation and commissioning activities.
• Review commissioning procedures and startup safety requirements.
• Support pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR).
• Verify compliance with safety requirements before system energization and operation.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent professional HSE qualification.
• Process Safety certification is highly desirable.
• Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001) preferred.

Experience

• 15–18 years of HSE experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years in Technical HSE, Process Safety, or Loss Prevention roles.
• Strong experience in offshore EPC and brownfield modification projects.
• Extensive involvement in HAZOP, QRA, SIL, EERA, and Fire & Gas studies.
• Experience supporting offshore water injection, production, and utility systems.
• ADNOC Offshore and Middle East project experience highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Process Safety & Risk

• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• HAZID / HAZOP
• SIL Assessment
• Bow-Tie Analysis
• LOPA
• QRA
• ALARP Demonstration
• Safety Critical Elements (SCE)

Loss Prevention

• Fire & Gas Detection Systems
• Fire Protection Systems
• Explosion Risk Assessment
• Emergency Shutdown Systems
• Emergency Response Planning
• Escape, Evacuation & Rescue Analysis (EERA)

HSE Management

• Incident Investigation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Contractor HSE Management
• SIMOPS Management
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Audit & Compliance Programs

Software Skills

• PHAST
• SAFETI
• PHA-Pro
• BowTieXP
• MS Office Suite
• Power BI (Preferred)

Additional Information

• Position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE with planned relocation to Spain Office and return to Abu Dhabi.
• Relocation to Abu Dhabi upon completion of administrative processes.