Head of HSE – Oil & Gas (EPC)

Job Title: Senior HSE Manager / Head of HSE Oil & Gas (EPC)

Experience: 18-20+ Years

Location: Qatar

Job Type: Full Time

Job Brief

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior HSE Manager / Head of HSE to lead and own the complete HSE governance framework for large-scale Oil & Gas EPC projects in Qatar.

This is a strategic leadership role, not a site-only execution position.

The selected candidate will have end-to-end responsibility for HSE management across major EPC scopes and multiple project teams. You will act as the companys senior HSE authority, directly interfacing with executive management and major oil & gas clients.

We are specifically looking for a senior professional who has already worked as Senior HSE Manager / Head of HSE within Oil & Gas EPC contractors or operators, managing 500+ manpower projects and overseeing corporate HSE governance, process safety, and major hazards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and full ownership of HSE governance across major oil & gas EPC projects
• Act as the companys senior HSE representative with clients such as QatarEnergy, ADNOC, Aramco, Shell, Total, Dolphin, etc.
• Lead HSE management across multiple projects or large EPC scopes (500+ manpower)
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate HSE policies, procedures, and systems
• Oversee process safety, major hazard management, SIMOPS, and high-risk hydrocarbon activities
• Drive HSE performance through KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting
• Lead budgeting, resource planning, and HSE cost control at corporate/project level
• Guide and mentor project HSE Managers and large site teams
• Ensure full compliance with client standards and regulatory requirements
• Lead serious incident investigations and provide strategic corrective actions
• Interface directly with senior client leadership during audits, reviews, and HSE governance meetings

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (mandatory)
• NEBOSH IGC / Diploma or equivalent professional HSE certification (mandatory)
• Minimum 18-20+ years of Oil & Gas HSE experience
• Proven experience as Senior HSE Manager / Head of HSE within Oil & Gas EPC contractors or operators
• Demonstrated authority over HSE governance across multiple projects or large EPC scopes
• Strong background in upstream / midstream oil & gas (not mixed infrastructure-focused profiles)
• Extensive experience in process safety and major hazard environments
• Strong exposure to corporate HSE governance, KPI reporting, budgeting, and executive-level decision making
• Direct experience working with major oil & gas clients such as QatarEnergy, ADNOC, Aramco, Shell, Total, Dolphin, etc.
• Experience leading HSE for projects with 500+ workforce

Why Join Us?

• Lead HSE at a strategic level for high-value oil & gas EPC projects
• Represent the company directly with major global energy clients
• Drive safety governance at executive level
• Play a key role in shaping long-term HSE culture and performance

Application Instructions

If you meet the above criteria and have held a senior strategic HSE leadership role within Oil & Gas EPC environments, we invite you to share your updated resume at resumes@empglobal.ae or apply directly through this platform.

Note: Only candidates meeting the senior strategic oil & gas leadership requirement will be shortlisted.