Senior HSES Specialist - Energy Projects
Posted date [2026-04-25]
(ID: 44446)
McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering advanced solutions for the energy sector. The company focuses on transforming energy resources into essential products through innovative, technology-driven approaches across the full project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning. With operations in more than 30 countries, McDermott combines a skilled workforce, specialized marine assets, and international fabrication capabilities to support large-scale energy projects. The organization plays a key role in developing efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.... |
Job Snapshot
Role: Senior HSES Specialist - Energy Projects
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Quality Assurance-Safety
Experience: 6+ years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior HSES Specialist hiring in Dubai, UAE within the Oil and Energy industry for major engineering and construction projects focused on health, safety, environment, and sustainability compliance. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong HSES leadership skills who can drive risk-based safety culture, regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement across complex project environments.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Quality Assurance-Safety
Salary: 16000-24000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior HSES Specialist plays a vital role in protecting people, operations, and project performance by ensuring strong health, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards across project execution. This role supports safe working environments, regulatory compliance, subcontractor management, and operational risk reduction while promoting a proactive safety culture across multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement the HSES Management System in line with company standards, client requirements, and applicable legal regulations
* Develop and maintain HSES plans, procedures, and work instructions for project execution
* Drive a consistent risk-based HSES culture across project teams, contractors, and vendors
* Facilitate risk assessments and ensure risk registers remain updated and properly managed
* Prepare HSES activity plans covering audits, inspections, emergency response, and compliance schedules
* Monitor effectiveness of the Project HSES Management Plan and support continual improvement initiatives
* Conduct internal and external HSES audits and ensure timely reporting and corrective action follow-up
* Complete subcontractor and vendor HSES pre-qualification reviews and support bid evaluations
* Monitor subcontractor HSES performance and implement suitable hazard control measures
* Review client HSES documentation and perform gap analysis against project procedures where required
* Establish, monitor, and report key HSES performance indicators and statistical trends
* Lead HSES meetings, safety initiatives, and incident investigations with proper reporting and corrective action planning
* Support development of emergency procedures, training materials, awareness campaigns, and employee development plans
* Ensure prompt reporting of injuries, near misses, environmental incidents, and property damage cases
Ideal Profile
* Degree or Diploma in HSES or a related discipline
* Minimum 6 years of experience in the Energy Industry with strong field and project exposure
* Strong understanding of local and international HSES laws, codes, and regulatory compliance requirements
* Certified and experienced ISO lead auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001 standards
* Proven ability to work independently and lead teams in dynamic project environments
* Strong analytical skills for data review, KPI management, and trend analysis
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement
* Strong leadership approach with practical problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Skills Set
* Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability Management
* ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Auditing
* Risk Assessment and Hazard Control
* Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
* HSES Compliance and Regulatory Management
* Emergency Response Planning
* Vendor and Subcontractor HSES Management
* KPI Monitoring and Statistical Analysis
* Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project
* Safety Leadership and Continuous Improvement
Why Join Us
* Be part of large-scale global energy and infrastructure projects with strong HSES impact
* Work with one of the world’s most trusted engineering and construction organizations
* Lead safety excellence across offshore, onshore, and energy transition developments
* Build long-term career growth in HSES leadership and operational compliance
* Collaborate with international teams focused on sustainability and project excellence
* Contribute to a workplace culture built on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
About the Company
McDermott International is a leading global provider of engineering, procurement, construction, and installation services for the energy industry. With more than a century of expertise, the company delivers complex offshore and onshore projects across oil and gas, offshore wind, and sustainable energy infrastructure. Operating in over 50 countries, McDermott combines innovation, technical excellence, and strong safety values to shape the future of global energy delivery.
