Summary
KBR is seeking a Technical HSE Specialist for its Abu Dhabi PMC team on an offshore water injection project. The role provides technical HSE and process safety support across engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup, including risk assessments, safety studies, audits, and contractor reviews. Applicants should have 15–18 years of oil and gas HSE experience, including at least 5 years in technical HSE, process safety, or loss prevention, and a relevant degree and NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent. The position is initially based in Abu Dhabi, with relocation to the Spain office before returning to Abu Dhabi.
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Title:
Specialist Technical HSE– Offshore Water Injection Project
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Job Title: Specialist Technical HSE– Offshore Water Injection Project
KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of : Specialist Technical HSE for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi .
Job Purpose
The Specialist Technical HSE is responsible for providing technical Health, Safety, Environment, and Process Safety expertise throughout the lifecycle of the Offshore Water Injection Project. The role focuses on identifying and mitigating risks associated with engineering design, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations while ensuring compliance with ADNOC requirements, international standards, and project HSE objectives.
The position acts as a key technical advisor for process safety, risk management, HSE engineering studies, and regulatory compliance, supporting the safe execution of brownfield modifications and offshore installation activities.
Key Responsibilities
Technical HSE & Process Safety
- Provide technical HSE support during FEED, Detailed Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning phases.
- Lead and facilitate HAZID, HAZOP, Bow-Tie Analysis, SIMOPS, ENVID, SIL, and Risk Assessment workshops.
- Review and verify process safety design requirements and safety-critical elements.
- Support implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
- Ensure hazards are identified, assessed, and effectively mitigated throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review Loss Prevention philosophies and Process Safety deliverables.
Risk Management
- Develop and maintain project risk registers related to HSE and process safety.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
- Support ALARP demonstrations and risk reduction strategies.
- Evaluate risks associated with brownfield modifications, tie-ins, shutdowns, and offshore construction activities.
- Assist in developing mitigation measures for identified hazards.
Safety Studies & Engineering Reviews
- Prepare and review:
- Fire and Gas Detection Philosophy
- Fire Protection Philosophy
- Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Philosophy
- Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Analysis (EERA)
- Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
- Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA)
- Safety Critical Element (SCE) Registers
- Ensure HSE recommendations are implemented and closed appropriately.
Brownfield & Offshore Safety
- Assess safety implications of modifications to existing offshore facilities.
- Participate in SIMOPS planning and risk assessments.
- Review shutdown and tie-in execution strategies from an HSE perspective.
- Conduct offshore site assessments and safety audits.
- Support safe integration of new water injection facilities into existing operating assets.
Regulatory & Compliance Management
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC, UAE regulatory requirements, and international HSE standards.
- Support preparation of project HSE cases and safety documentation.
- Participate in internal and external HSE audits.
- Ensure alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and company HSE management systems.
- Track closure of audit findings and safety actions.
Contractor HSE Management
- Evaluate contractor HSE plans, procedures, and risk assessments.
- Review Method Statements, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and Task Risk Assessments (TRA).
- Monitor contractor compliance with project and client HSE requirements.
- Support contractor safety performance reviews and improvement initiatives.
Incident Investigation & Learning
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Identify lessons learned and recommend preventive measures.
- Support implementation and verification of corrective actions.
- Promote continuous improvement in project safety performance.
Construction & Commissioning Support
- Provide technical safety guidance during offshore installation and commissioning activities.
- Review commissioning procedures and startup safety requirements.
- Support pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR).
- Verify compliance with safety requirements before system energization and operation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
- NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent professional HSE qualification.
- Process Safety certification is highly desirable.
- Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001) preferred.
Experience
- 15-18 years of HSE experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Minimum 5 years in Technical HSE, Process Safety, or Loss Prevention roles.
- Strong experience in offshore EPC and brownfield modification projects.
- Extensive involvement in HAZOP, QRA, SIL, EERA, and Fire & Gas studies.
- Experience supporting offshore water injection, production, and utility systems.
- ADNOC Offshore and Middle East project experience highly preferred.
Technical Competencies
Process Safety & Risk
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- HAZID / HAZOP
- SIL Assessment
- Bow-Tie Analysis
- LOPA
- QRA
- ALARP Demonstration
- Safety Critical Elements (SCE)
Loss Prevention
- Fire & Gas Detection Systems
- Fire Protection Systems
- Explosion Risk Assessment
- Emergency Shutdown Systems
- Emergency Response Planning
- Escape, Evacuation & Rescue Analysis (EERA)
HSE Management
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Contractor HSE Management
- SIMOPS Management
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Audit & Compliance Programs
Software Skills
- PHAST
- SAFETI
- PHA-Pro
- BowTieXP
- MS Office Suite
- Power BI (Preferred)