Hiring: Senior Safety Officer (Subsea & Offshore) 

• Contract duration: 2 years
• Work Location: (Ras Laffan/Offshore)

Work Schedule

• Onshore: 6 days per week (Saturday – Thursday)
• Offshore: 7 days per week, aligned with the offshore campaign schedule

Department: Project Management – Engineering & Projects Group

We are looking for an experienced Senior Safety Officer to act as the client’s vessel/site-based HSE representative for major subsea and offshore installation campaigns. This role ensures compliance with Qatari and international legislation, IOGP, IMCA, and QE LNG standards while driving a proactive safety culture. Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of contractor HSE systems and compliance.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Champion safety awareness and continuous improvement.
• Participate in HAZID, HIRA, JSA, and constructability reviews.
• Monitor offshore high-risk activities and emergency preparedness.
• Liaise with contractors and ensure adherence to Life Saving Rules.
• Implement audit and assurance plans for high-risk activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety / Risk Management / Engineering or NVQ Level 5/6.
• NEBOSH Level 3 (mandatory).
• ISO Auditor certification (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001).
• OPITO BOSIET / FOET / T-BOSIET (including HUET) and H2S training.
• Medically fit for offshore work.

Knowledge & Experience

• 10 years in HSE roles within offshore oil & gas, including significant time on Dive Support Vessels (DSVs) or Marine/Subsea Installation Vessels during diving operations.
• Experience with Client/Developer or EPCI Contractor on brownfield projects/shutdowns.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices (OSHA, ISO14001, ISO45001, IOGP, IMCA, SOLAS).
• Expertise in managing offshore high-risk activities: Diving (Sat/Air), Rigging & Lifting, Working at Height, Confined Space, Hot Works, Electrical Safety, Energy Isolation, Pressure Testing, Marine Operations, Emergency Management.
• Familiarity with Taproot© Root Cause Analysis or equivalent (Kelvin Topset).
• Knowledge of IOGP reports (e.g., IOGP 411, 423) and IMCA standards for Diving/Marine/ROV operations.

Please submit your Offshore Certificates along with your resume.

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