Lead HSE Technical Engineer

Company Description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

Role Purpose

To lead and manage all Technical HSE engineering activities for offshore projects and utility upgrade projects at Umm Shaif Super Complex USSC), ensuring full compliance with ADNOC Offshore HSE standards, UAE regulations, and international codes.

The role ensures risk identification, ALARP demonstration, process safety integrity, and safe execution across FEED, EPC, construction, commissioning, and offshore operations, in coordination with Engineering Subcontractors, ADNOC Offshore teams, OEMs, and site personnel.

HSE Leadership & Compliance Management

• Serve as the Lead HSE focal point for all offshore platform activities—engineering, construction, demolition, commissioning—ensuring full compliance with ADNOC Offshore HSE Standards, CoPs, PTW guidelines, and ADNOC Codes of Practice.
• Establish, implement, and monitor the Project HSE Plan, bridging documents, SIMOPS plans, and risk management frameworks for brownfield offshore execution.

HSE Workshops During Design & Engineering Stage

Lead and facilitate all HSE workshops during design including:

• • HAZID, HAZOP (HSE-related sections), PHSER (Phase I–V), SIMOPS Review
  • Constructability Review
  • TRA/Task Risk Assessment workshops

Ensure that all engineering deliverables incorporate safety requirements, human-factor considerations, emergency access/egress, lifting access, hazardous area compliance, and ADNOC HSE clarifications.

Coordinate with Engineering Team to ensure early HSE deliverable readiness (HSE plans, risk registers, safety studies, hazardous area classification, dropped-object prevention design, etc.).

Offshore HSE Execution During Demolition Works

• Develop and validate offshore demolition HSE procedures covering isolation plans, LOTO requirements, removal of energized systems, hazardous material identification, waste handling, and SIMOPS controls.
• Monitor high-risk demolition activities, ensuring strict adherence to ADNOC guidelines regarding hot work in classified areas, dropped objects, working at height, confined spaces, and mechanical/electrical isolations.
• Ensure TRA and job-specific hazard controls are communicated and implemented for every demolition task.

Offshore HSE Oversight During Construction Activities

• Oversee day-to-day construction HSE compliance for mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, structural, lifting, and heavy equipment installation activities.
• Enforce ADNOC safety rules regarding lifting operations, rigging, crane activities, deck loading, and marine spread coordination.
• Ensure all construction work is executed as per ADNOC PTW system, ensuring correct permits are in place (Hot Work, Cold Work, Electrical Isolation, Confined Space, Working at Height, SIMOPS PTW).
• Monitor compliance of workforce with PPE, safe access/egress, barricading, housekeeping, and hazardous area classifications.

HSE During Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning

• Coordinate HSE activities for energization, leak testing, flushing, rotating equipment checks, electrical testing, and instrument loop checks.
• Ensure safe implementation of Commissioning LOTO, energization protocols, gas testing, and system reinstatement procedures.
• Monitor completion of all pre-startup safety reviews, system safety checks, emergency response readiness, and platform reinstatement.

ADNOC Offshore Crew Mobilization & Compliance

Ensure all offshore crew (Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians, Riggers, Welders, Electricians, Commissioning personnel) comply with ADNOC requirements:

• BOSIET / T-BOSIET, H2S OSH, Offshore Medical Fitness, ADNOC PTW Competency
• ADNOC LOTO Authorization, Verify certification validity, training matrices, and ensure compliance audits for all third-party and subcontractor workforce.

Incident Prevention, Investigation & Reporting

• Lead all incident and near-miss investigations, applying root-cause analysis (RCA), and ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented.
• Maintain ADNOC-compliant reporting for HSE KPIs, Leading & Lagging indicators, HSE Dashboards, and Safety Alerts.
• Conduct trend analysis to proactively identify potential risks and develop strategic controls.

SIMOPS, Emergency Response & Operational Safety

• Develop and oversee SIMOPS plans for demolition–construction–commissioning phases operating alongside live ADNOC production facilities.
• Ensure emergency response procedures, drills, muster plans, and medevac readiness are in place and tested.
• Coordinate with ADNOC Operations for shutdowns, isolations, hazardous energy control, and operational HSE requirements.

Field HSE Audits, Inspections & Behavioural Safety

• Conduct routine site inspections, HSE audits, workplace walkdowns, and behavioural safety observations.
• Ensure NCRs, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts are recorded and rectified promptly.
• Promote strong safety culture through toolbox talks, hazard awareness sessions, and leadership safety engagements.

Subcontractor HSE Management

• Ensure all subcontractors comply with ADNOC HSE Rules, Method Statements, ITPs, and project HSE requirements.
• Conduct HSE pre-qualification, onboarding, training, and field evaluations for subcontractor teams.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and enforce HSE discipline across all work fronts.

Documentation, Deliverables & HSE Records

Ensure timely preparation and maintenance of all HSE deliverables including:

• HSE Plans
• Risk Registers
• HSE Procedures and Method Statements
• Incident Logs & Monthly Reports
• Emergency Response Plans
• Platform HSE inspection reports
• Maintain complete documentation for ADNOC audits, regulatory reviews, and project handover.

Stakeholder Coordination & EPC Interface

• Coordinate closely with EPC Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, ADNOC HSE team, Marine Logistics, and Commissioning teams.
• Provide expert HSE guidance during meetings, risk reviews, SIMOPS planning, and progress discussions

Key Deliverables

• Approved HSE Design Basis and Safety Philosophy
• HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA, FERA, EERA, PHSER reports
• Fire & Gas philosophy and Cause & Effect matrices
• Safety Critical Element (SCE) performance standards
• HSE compliance and close-out reports
• As-built HSE documentation and handover dossiers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Safety / Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical preferred)
• ADNOC Offshore approval or eligibility is mandatory
• NEBOSH IGC / International Diploma (preferred)
• Functional Safety (SIL) and Hazard Study training required
• Membership in a recognized professional HSE body (advantage)

Additional Information

• Minimum Experience: 15+ Years (Oil & Gas EPC Projects)
• Offshore Experience: Mandatory (Brownfield Platform Projects Preferred)

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of ADNOC Offshore HSE standards and UAE regulations
• Expertise in process safety, risk assessment, and safety-critical systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings with HSE focus
• Experience in offshore PTW, SIMOPS, and construction safety
• Strong coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and decision-making capability
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and safety-driven mindset
• Confident communicator with ADNOC, subcontractors, and OEMs
• Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• High level of integrity and accountability