Senior Engineer - Project HSE
Posted date [2026-09-24]
(ID: 52329)
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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
Senior Engineer - Project HSEJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Engineer - Project HSE
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services
Experience: At least 8 years of experience in project engineering within the Oil and Gas industry
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is seeking a Senior Engineer - Project HSE for a Full Time, on-site role in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position will lead and manage project-related HSE activities throughout the full project lifecycle, from ASSESS, SELECT and DEFINE through EXECUTE, including tendering, construction and commissioning. The role serves as a focal point for project HSE performance, contractor compliance, risk management and assurance, ensuring activities comply with ADNOC HSE standards, regulatory requirements and applicable international best practices.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function:
Environmental Health & Safety Services
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Project HSE Leadership
* Lead HSE activities for projects and engineering modifications throughout all lifecycle phases.
* Ensure project activities comply with ADNOC HSE policies, procedures, standards and applicable requirements.
* Establish, implement and monitor project-specific HSE Plans aligned with project scope, risk profile and execution strategy.
* Monitor HSE performance through structured reporting, audits and management reviews.
* Lead project HSE audits and ensure findings are closed within required timeframes.
* Verify effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
* Oversee contractor HSE performance and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
* Lead investigations of HSE incidents associated with project activities.
* Ensure root causes are identified and appropriate remedial measures are implemented.
* Apply ADNOC HSE specifications, Codes of Practice and project-specific requirements consistently throughout project execution.
* Support leadership HSE site visits and maintain alignment with project HSE objectives.
* Drive HSE awareness and communication across multidisciplinary project teams.
HSE Studies and Risk Management
* Lead and participate in HAZID and HAZOP studies.
* Conduct and support project risk assessments and impact assessments.
* Participate in root cause analysis where required.
* Ensure project risks are identified, assessed and mitigated in accordance with ALARP principles and ADNOC requirements.
* Review HSE aspects of project changes through the Management of Change process.
* Verify that risks arising from proposed changes are adequately evaluated and controlled.
HSE Assurance and Compliance
Establish and monitor HSE assurance processes to confirm that project deliverables, equipment, materials and services comply with applicable safety requirements before installation, commissioning, or handover.
Review HSE inputs from engineering, quality, procurement and project teams to maintain an integrated approach to project execution. Ensure HSE requirements are incorporated into procurement specifications and vendor deliverables in accordance with applicable safety codes and standards.
Interface and Stakeholder Management
* Act as the focal point for project HSE matters.
* Coordinate HSE requirements across Project, Operations and Engineering teams.
* Engage with Central Engineering, licensors, vendors, OEMs and EPC contractors.
* Maintain effective HSE coordination across project interfaces.
* Communicate relevant HSE procedures, requirements and updates to project stakeholders.
* Promote consistent understanding and application of project HSE expectations.
Governance and HSE Performance
* Implement applicable HSE policies, systems and procedures in line with Company and international standards.
* Monitor HSE KPIs and performance metrics against project targets and business objectives.
* Prepare accurate HSE reports and performance dashboards for management and governance purposes.
* Support HSE-related budget planning and cost-control activities within project scope.
* Promote continuous improvement, innovation and recognized best practices in project HSE management.
* Support informed management decision-making through reliable HSE performance information.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering.
* At least 8 years of experience in project engineering within the Oil and Gas industry.
* Experience integrating HSE requirements throughout the project lifecycle from ASSESS through EXECUTE.
* Strong understanding of project HSE management, assurance and compliance requirements.
* Experience with HAZID, HAZOP, risk assessments, impact assessments and root cause analysis.
* Understanding of ALARP principles and risk mitigation.
* Experience managing contractor HSE performance and multidisciplinary project interfaces.
* Ability to identify, assess and mitigate project risks proactively.
* Ability to produce accurate HSE performance reports supporting management decisions.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence multidisciplinary project teams and contractors.
* Strong stakeholder engagement capability across Operations, Engineering, vendors, OEMs, licensors and EPC contractors.
* Ability to promote continuous improvement and a proactive HSE culture within project environments.
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Project HSE Leadership
* Lead HSE activities for projects and engineering modifications throughout all lifecycle phases.
* Ensure project activities comply with ADNOC HSE policies, procedures, standards and applicable requirements.
* Establish, implement and monitor project-specific HSE Plans aligned with project scope, risk profile and execution strategy.
* Monitor HSE performance through structured reporting, audits and management reviews.
* Lead project HSE audits and ensure findings are closed within required timeframes.
* Verify effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
* Oversee contractor HSE performance and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
* Lead investigations of HSE incidents associated with project activities.
* Ensure root causes are identified and appropriate remedial measures are implemented.
* Apply ADNOC HSE specifications, Codes of Practice and project-specific requirements consistently throughout project execution.
* Support leadership HSE site visits and maintain alignment with project HSE objectives.
* Drive HSE awareness and communication across multidisciplinary project teams.
HSE Studies and Risk Management
* Lead and participate in HAZID and HAZOP studies.
* Conduct and support project risk assessments and impact assessments.
* Participate in root cause analysis where required.
* Ensure project risks are identified, assessed and mitigated in accordance with ALARP principles and ADNOC requirements.
* Review HSE aspects of project changes through the Management of Change process.
* Verify that risks arising from proposed changes are adequately evaluated and controlled.
HSE Assurance and Compliance
Establish and monitor HSE assurance processes to confirm that project deliverables, equipment, materials and services comply with applicable safety requirements before installation, commissioning, or handover.
Review HSE inputs from engineering, quality, procurement and project teams to maintain an integrated approach to project execution. Ensure HSE requirements are incorporated into procurement specifications and vendor deliverables in accordance with applicable safety codes and standards.
Interface and Stakeholder Management
* Act as the focal point for project HSE matters.
* Coordinate HSE requirements across Project, Operations and Engineering teams.
* Engage with Central Engineering, licensors, vendors, OEMs and EPC contractors.
* Maintain effective HSE coordination across project interfaces.
* Communicate relevant HSE procedures, requirements and updates to project stakeholders.
* Promote consistent understanding and application of project HSE expectations.
Governance and HSE Performance
* Implement applicable HSE policies, systems and procedures in line with Company and international standards.
* Monitor HSE KPIs and performance metrics against project targets and business objectives.
* Prepare accurate HSE reports and performance dashboards for management and governance purposes.
* Support HSE-related budget planning and cost-control activities within project scope.
* Promote continuous improvement, innovation and recognized best practices in project HSE management.
* Support informed management decision-making through reliable HSE performance information.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering.
* At least 8 years of experience in project engineering within the Oil and Gas industry.
* Experience integrating HSE requirements throughout the project lifecycle from ASSESS through EXECUTE.
* Strong understanding of project HSE management, assurance and compliance requirements.
* Experience with HAZID, HAZOP, risk assessments, impact assessments and root cause analysis.
* Understanding of ALARP principles and risk mitigation.
* Experience managing contractor HSE performance and multidisciplinary project interfaces.
* Ability to identify, assess and mitigate project risks proactively.
* Ability to produce accurate HSE performance reports supporting management decisions.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence multidisciplinary project teams and contractors.
* Strong stakeholder engagement capability across Operations, Engineering, vendors, OEMs, licensors and EPC contractors.
* Ability to promote continuous improvement and a proactive HSE culture within project environments.
