JOB DESCRIPTION

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC HSE Engineer based in office to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

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 renumeration 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

Job Objective

To provide leadership, oversight, and technical expertise in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management for ADNOC projects within a PMC environment, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, UAE regulations, and international best practices. Support project teams through proactive risk management, HSE assurance, contractor performance monitoring, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve safe project execution and organizational HSE objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

HSE Management & Compliance

• Ensure implementation of ADNOC HSE Management System requirements across assigned projects.
• Verify compliance with ADNOC Codes of Practice, project specifications, and applicable UAE regulatory requirements.
• Review and endorse contractor HSE plans, procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Monitor project HSE performance and recommend corrective and preventive actions where required.
• Support the development and maintenance of project HSE strategies, objectives, and performance indicators.

Engineering & Design HSE Support

• Participate in design reviews to ensure HSE considerations are incorporated during all project phases.
• Review engineering deliverables for compliance with safety, health, and environmental requirements.
• Facilitate and participate in safety studies, including HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, QRA, SIL, Bowtie, and constructability reviews.
• Ensure identified risks are adequately assessed, mitigated, and documented.

Contractor HSE Oversight

• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and compliance.
• Review contractor monthly HSE reports, statistics, and action plans.
• Monitor closure of audit findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Participate in contractor HSE meetings and management reviews.

Audits, Inspections & Assurance

• Plan and conduct HSE audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Track findings and verify timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Support project assurance activities and management system audits.
• Prepare HSE performance reports and presentations for project management and ADNOC stakeholders.

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

• Lead or participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Ensure lessons learned are communicated and integrated into project activities.
• Maintain project risk registers related to HSE matters.
• Monitor high-risk activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.

HSE Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare weekly and monthly HSE reports and management dashboards.
• Maintain HSE records, statistics, action tracking systems, and project documentation.
• Provide HSE input to project progress reports and management reviews.
• Ensure accurate reporting of HSE KPIs and leading/lagging indicators.

Training & Safety Culture

• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the project organization.
• Support HSE awareness campaigns, workshops, and training programs.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior HSE personnel and project teams.
• Encourage proactive reporting of hazards, near misses, and improvement opportunities.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH Diploma/IGC, CSP, GradIOSH, CMIOSH, CRSP, or equivalent preferred.
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001) preferred.

Experience

• Typically 15+ years of HSE experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 5-8 years in a PMC, EPC, or major project environment.
• Extensive experience with ADNOC projects, standards, and HSE requirements.
• Experience supporting FEED, detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of ADNOC HSE Management System and Codes of Practice.
• Expertise in risk assessment and process safety management.
• Excellent auditing, investigation, and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in HSE performance analysis and KPI reporting.
• Ability to influence project teams and contractors to achieve HSE excellence.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with ADNOC and project HSE requirements.
• Closure rate of HSE actions, audit findings, and non-conformances.
• Contractor HSE performance improvement.
• Timely completion of HSE reviews and approvals.
• Incident reduction and effective implementation of lessons learned.
• Achievement of project HSE objectives and zero-harm targets.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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.