HSE Manager - UZ Island- Brownfield - Offshore Water Injection Project

Role Overview

HSE Manager – UZ Island Brownfield Offshore Water Injection Project, based with KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team. The role will be based in UAE (Abu Dhabi) upon completion of administrative processes, then relocate to Spain Office, and return to Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

KBR is a team of teams delivering future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while achieving sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and 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 HSE Manager is responsible for leading and implementing Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems for the offshore brownfield water injection project on UZ Island. The role ensures full compliance with company standards, client requirements, and local and international regulations while promoting a strong safety culture throughout all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Management Systems

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project HSE Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations, client requirements, and industry best practices.

Risk Assessment & Safety Studies

• Lead project risk assessments, HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, JSA, and other safety studies.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.

Operational Oversight

• Monitor offshore construction, installation, commissioning, and brownfield modification activities.
• Manage Permit-to-Work and Control of Work processes.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with project standards.

Inspections & Audits

• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and management site visits.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare and present HSE performance reports, KPIs, and management reviews.

Emergency Preparedness & Engagement

• Ensure emergency preparedness plans are implemented and emergency drills are conducted.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, campaigns, and workforce engagement initiatives.

Environmental & Stakeholder Management

• Promote environmental protection measures, waste management, and pollution prevention practices.
• Interface with client representatives, regulatory authorities, and project management teams on HSE matters.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.

Certifications

• NEBOSH International Diploma, NVQ Level 6, CSP, GradIOSH/CMIOSH, or equivalent preferred.
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001) is highly desirable.

Experience

• 20–25+ years of HSE experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or leadership HSE role.
• Strong experience in offshore EPC, brownfield modifications, and water injection projects.
• Experience working on offshore islands, platforms, shutdowns, and SIMOPS environments.
• Middle East/ADNOC offshore project experience is highly preferred.