HSE Engineer - Project Safety Management
Posted date [2026-09-30]
(ID: 52768)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
HSE Engineer - Project Safety ManagementJob Snapshot
Role: HSE Engineer - Project Safety Management
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Environmental Health and Safety
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The HSE Engineer - Project Safety Management position in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates supports ADNOC Group projects in the Oil & Energy industry through the development, review and implementation of health, safety and environmental management systems. The role supervises project HSE activities, evaluates workplace risks, reviews consultant and contractor deliverables, and monitors compliance with ADNOC policies and applicable regulations.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Environmental Health and Safety
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Purpose
Supervise and improve project HSE programs, work practices, training, controls and policies in coordination with the
Group HSE function. Assess HSE implications of proposed project expansions, modifications or closures, and ensure project HSE systems meet ADNOC requirements.
Project HSE Management
- Assess work environments and design controls addressing chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards.
- Inspect project activities and monitor adherence to health, safety and environmental laws and requirements.
- Supervise assigned HSE personnel and coordinate project safety and health programs.
- Develop HSE scopes of work for consultants and contractors.
- Verify environmental management systems against HSEIA and EIA requirements, applicable codes, guidelines and project-specific assessment recommendations.
- Review project HSE target schedules and monitor progress against corporate and project requirements.
- Develop and update safety and environmental standards, procedures and guidance for internal teams and external service providers.
- Review consultant designs, technical submissions and HSE documentation for conformity with company requirements.
- Participate in HAZOP reviews, environmental and safety studies, accident investigations and related technical evaluations.
- Support HSE impact assessment approvals for new projects and review consultant HSE deliverables.
- Advise construction and commissioning teams on site safety and environmental matters.
- Visit project sites regularly to verify implementation of HSE systems and standards.
HSE Systems, Audits and Governance
- Develop and maintain fit-for-purpose HSE management systems and continually review their effectiveness.
- Prepare and implement project-site HSE audit plans.
- Develop annual divisional HSE audit and training programs.
- Maintain controlled HSE records, procedures and documentation consistent with integrated management system requirements.
- Review project HSE deliverables during appraisal, select, FEED and execution phases.
- Monitor implementation of ADNOC HSE guidelines, Codes of Practice and accountability requirements.
- Evaluate HSE performance information and apply statistical analysis to identify improvement needs.
- Review safety equipment selection for compliance with current technical and statutory requirements.
- Monitor site compliance with safety and health programs and address identified deficiencies.
Environmental Compliance and Reporting
- Oversee preparation and submission of safety reports and environmental permit documentation within applicable deadlines.
- Report operational safety, health and environmental compliance information to ADNOC Group HSE.
- Lead preparation of the annual sustainability report for the relevant corporate HSE division.
- Prepare annual HSE communications and letters for senior management.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable company, federal, provincial and local occupational health, safety and environmental requirements.
Leadership and Coordination
- Plan and supervise activities and resources within the assigned area.
- Develop staff capabilities through technical guidance and relevant training.
- Coordinate with clients, external consultants and contractors regarding HSE performance.
- Engage government authorities and statutory bodies when required.
- Support departmental budget planning, expenditure monitoring and performance reporting.
- Implement approved policies, processes and technical standards, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering or a Science field.
Experience and Skills
Minimum 8 years of experience in safety engineering and HSE management systems.
Good computer skills and knowledge of English are required.
Professional Certifications
Membership in a recognized international safety engineering organization is preferred.
Diploma in Health and Safety Engineering.
About the Company
ADNOC Group operates across the energy value chain in the United Arab Emirates. Its project HSE functions support safe design, construction, commissioning and operations through risk management, regulatory compliance and environmental oversight.
Project HSE Management
- Assess work environments and design controls addressing chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards.
- Inspect project activities and monitor adherence to health, safety and environmental laws and requirements.
- Supervise assigned HSE personnel and coordinate project safety and health programs.
- Develop HSE scopes of work for consultants and contractors.
- Verify environmental management systems against HSEIA and EIA requirements, applicable codes, guidelines and project-specific assessment recommendations.
- Review project HSE target schedules and monitor progress against corporate and project requirements.
- Develop and update safety and environmental standards, procedures and guidance for internal teams and external service providers.
- Review consultant designs, technical submissions and HSE documentation for conformity with company requirements.
- Participate in HAZOP reviews, environmental and safety studies, accident investigations and related technical evaluations.
- Support HSE impact assessment approvals for new projects and review consultant HSE deliverables.
- Advise construction and commissioning teams on site safety and environmental matters.
- Visit project sites regularly to verify implementation of HSE systems and standards.
HSE Systems, Audits and Governance
- Develop and maintain fit-for-purpose HSE management systems and continually review their effectiveness.
- Prepare and implement project-site HSE audit plans.
- Develop annual divisional HSE audit and training programs.
- Maintain controlled HSE records, procedures and documentation consistent with integrated management system requirements.
- Review project HSE deliverables during appraisal, select, FEED and execution phases.
- Monitor implementation of ADNOC HSE guidelines, Codes of Practice and accountability requirements.
- Evaluate HSE performance information and apply statistical analysis to identify improvement needs.
- Review safety equipment selection for compliance with current technical and statutory requirements.
- Monitor site compliance with safety and health programs and address identified deficiencies.
Environmental Compliance and Reporting
- Oversee preparation and submission of safety reports and environmental permit documentation within applicable deadlines.
- Report operational safety, health and environmental compliance information to ADNOC Group HSE.
- Lead preparation of the annual sustainability report for the relevant corporate HSE division.
- Prepare annual HSE communications and letters for senior management.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable company, federal, provincial and local occupational health, safety and environmental requirements.
Leadership and Coordination
- Plan and supervise activities and resources within the assigned area.
- Develop staff capabilities through technical guidance and relevant training.
- Coordinate with clients, external consultants and contractors regarding HSE performance.
- Engage government authorities and statutory bodies when required.
- Support departmental budget planning, expenditure monitoring and performance reporting.
- Implement approved policies, processes and technical standards, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering or a Science field.
Experience and Skills
Minimum 8 years of experience in safety engineering and HSE management systems.
Good computer skills and knowledge of English are required.
Professional Certifications
Membership in a recognized international safety engineering organization is preferred.
Diploma in Health and Safety Engineering.
About the Company
ADNOC Group operates across the energy value chain in the United Arab Emirates. Its project HSE functions support safe design, construction, commissioning and operations through risk management, regulatory compliance and environmental oversight.
