Position: HSE Superintendent – EPCI Team, Upstream
Location: Afungi, Mozambique
Duration: 12 months renewable
Start date: February 2026
Rotation: 28/28

Job dimensions

The HSE Superintendent reports to the Upstream Installation / Construction Manager and is responsible for the oversight and assurance of the HSE activities related to the onshore & nearshore activities. There is a functional reporting line to the Upstream HSE Manager.

The HSE Superintendent shall:
•            Have a commitment to achieve zero harm, providing support and advice to Company and Contractor on issues, whilst working with stakeholders to implement strategies that lead to improvements in HSE performance at EPCI fabrication facilities.
•            Provide necessary support and assistance to the Afungi Upstream Installation / Construction Manager, Company project personnel & Contractor personnel to ensure all Project HSE Systems, processes and procedures are adhered to in delivering project HSE goals.
•            Advise and support Project Delivery Team(s) in assuring Contractor delivery of the HSE Plan and ensure clear and concise reporting to stakeholders.
•            Lead HSE related engagement with Contractors, influencing behaviours and promoting an incident free mind-set.
•            Monitor and oversee the HSE aspects of works that are being carried out onshore & nearshore in Afungi.
•            Manage a team of 2 direct reports - HSE Supervisors, ensuring coordination and management of HSE activities and ongoing competency development.
•            Acquire basic HSE awareness by knowing the One-MAESTRO framework, the HSE & biodiversity policies, and the Golden Rules.
•            Lead and steer a team of indirect reports from both Contractor and Subcontractor HSE teams.
This position is assigned to the construction and installation activities in Afungi on a rotational basis.

Activities
•            Monitor Contractor and Subcontractors activities and performance, providing support, advice and guidance required to maintain safe and efficient operations, in line with the Upstream HSE Plan, contractors HSE Plan and HSEMS and contractual obligations.
•            Represent Company and advise Contractor on HSE-related topics during weekly construction meetings.
•            Contribute to safety studies, audits and reviews, including MoC as required by Project Delivery Manager.
•            Participate in review of Contractors safe systems of work, including hazard ID, PTW, Risk Assessment & management techniques & TBT’s.
•            Support Contractor in incident investigation and ensure robustness of the entire process.
•            Ensure Contractors record and report accurate HSE statistics, and act as focal point for timely and quality HSE reporting to the Project.
•            Support HSE Initiatives and Programs and ensure effective ownership by Contractor to achieve desired results.
•            Support HSE assurance activity, ensure audit reports, progress reports and HSE performance reports are circulated to the appropriate stakeholders.
•            Steer and ensure that major risks arising from construction activities are mitigated by robust control measures, in activities such as transportation safety (>400 movements) and heavy lifting with floating cranes (2000T capacity).

Accountabilities
•            Management of HSE scope delivery and team during the project execution phase.
•            Safe and on time delivery of the HSE scope of work within the onshore & nearshore locations at Afungi.
•            Ensure compliance with Company HSE requirements within all work activities.

Qualifications/Experience required
•            Minimum 10 years within the Oil & Gas industry and related HSE experience. With a recognized HSE qualification - NEBOSH diploma or equivalent.
•            Ability to lead & coordinate HSE Investigations to establish actual Root Causes, preparing & rolling out learnings and conducting detailed HSE Audits.
•            Strong interpersonal skills with capability to train, coach, mentor, support and successfully influence at various levels (including contractors).
•            Ability to develop effective working relationships with contractors and contractor personnel and progress collaborative problem solving. 
•            Fluency in the English language and capable to represent the project in front of all stakeholders in a professional and organized manner.
•            Current BOSIET and OGUK Medical certification.

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