Offshore Hse Manager

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced offshore HSE manager for ADNOC offshore client to join us and make an impact within our oil, gas & new energies business.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at Abu Dhabi office.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced offshore HSE manager with a proven track record in leading and managing the department, ensuring the successful execution of projects and alignment with company goals for a high-profile client.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the energy sector

Commitment to diversity and inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Medical insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

Group life and personal accident insurance: The company provides life assurance cover

End of service gratuity: In line with UAE labor law, all employees are eligible for an end of service benefit

The employee share plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

Long service award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating long service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Energy transition academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

Key responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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 PLT members as active participants
• Establish working relationships and maintain regular communication with ADNOC offshore corporate HSE, counterparts in shareholder companies and major project contract companies
• Implement HSE best practices as applicable from ADNOC offshore, project shareholder companies and the oil & gas industry as approved by senior project management
• Recommend HSE staff resources necessary to successfully achieve HSE program objectives. Provide functional guidance to HSE staff working under different project management teams
• 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 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
• Ensure project HSE kick-off meetings are conducted with project major contractors upon or in advance of site mobilization

Skills and qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

• B.S. in engineering with minimum of 20 years industry experience (oil & gas industry experience strongly desired) with at least 8 years in project related activities
• Minimum of 10 years of HSE related experience and minimum of 7 years supervisory / managerial experience
• Experience in process safety, construction safety, brownfield modification, offshore operation in oil & gas

Diversity statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.