HSSE Manager - (Offshore) - Energy Oil & Gas Project

About the job HSSE Manager - (Offshore) - Energy Oil & Gas Project

Reporting to Project General manager, The HSE Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health, safety, and environmental policies and programs across all phases of oil & gas projects from design and procurement to fabrication, offshore installation, commissioning, and operations. The role ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and client requirements while promoting a strong safety culture and zero-incident performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. HSE Management System

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project HSE Plan in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and local/international regulations.
• Integrate HSE considerations into EPCIC phases (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Commissioning).

2. Risk & Hazard Management

• Lead Hazard Identification (HAZID), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Risk Assessments.
• Establish and monitor Permit to Work (PTW) systems, confined space entry, hot work, and lifting operations controls.
• Coordinate SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) risk assessments for offshore activities.

3. Incident Prevention & Response

• Develop emergency response plans for onshore yards and offshore sites.
• Lead accident/incident investigations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain records of all incidents, near misses, and corrective measures.

4. Monitoring & Auditing

• Conduct regular site inspections, HSE audits, and compliance checks at fabrication yards, offshore vessels, and installations.
• Monitor HSE KPIs such as TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate), LTIFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate), and environmental spills.

5. Training & Awareness.

• Organize HSE induction and competency-based training for all project personnel (onshore and offshore).
• Promote a proactive safety culture through campaigns, toolbox talks, and safety stand-downs.

6. Environmental Protection

• Ensure waste management, pollution prevention, and spill control measures are in place.
• Monitor environmental aspects such as emissions, discharges, and hazardous material handling.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, including registers, risk assessments, audit reports, and training records.
• Submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly HSE reports to project management and clients.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and able to foster a safety-first culture.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage HSE in multi-site, multi-cultural environments.
• Commitment to zero harm and continuous improvement.

Typical Reporting Line

• Reports to: Project Director / Corporate HSE Director
• Direct Reports: HSE Engineers, Safety Supervisors, Safety Officers, Environmental Officers
• Interfaces With: Construction Manager, QA/QC Manager, Commissioning Manager, Client HSE Representatives, Regulatory Authorities.

Project Phases responsibility distribution

Planning: Develop Project HSE Plan, training matrix, and yard-specific procedures, Develop offshore-specific HSE bridging documents, SIMOPS plans.

Execution: Supervise yard safety, fabrication activities, and contractor compliance, Monitor offshore installation, hook-up, commissioning, marine operations.

Emergency response: Coordinate yard emergency drills and incident reportin, Lead offshore drills, medevac coordination, and emergency response.

Monitoring: Conduct yard HSE audits and inspections, Perform daily offshore HSE inspections and PTW compliance checks.

Training: Conduct inductions, hazard awareness, and refresher courses, Deliver offshore-specific toolbox talks and safety meetings.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Work experience of fifteen (15) years in the sought discipline after earning the BSc degree.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 35 years spent on offshore projects.
• Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write specifications and reports.