Senior Site HSE Engineer

Job description

Wood is hiring an experienced PMC Senior Site HSE Engineer having a proven track record in implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) programs at the project site to ensure that all construction, commissioning, and operational activities are carried out safely and in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices for a high-profile client.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business delivers large and complex projects for national and international energy companies. This opening is based in Abu Dhabi and supports a high-profile client.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities during construction, commissioning, start-up, and project execution phases.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements, local regulations, permits, and international standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project-specific HSE plans, procedures, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Review and approve Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) documentation.
• Lead incident, accident, near-miss, and unsafe act investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct HSE inductions, toolbox talks, safety campaigns, training programs, and awareness initiatives.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and encourage workforce participation in HSE initiatives.
• Participate in HAZID studies, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and safety workshops.
• Ensure effective implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans, including drills and evacuation exercises.
• Track and report HSE key performance indicators (KPIs), statistics, observations, and compliance metrics.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports for project management and client review.
• Support environmental management programs, including waste management, pollution prevention, spill control, and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with project management, construction teams, client representatives, and regulatory authorities on HSE matters.
• Monitor closure of HSE observations, audit findings, and corrective action plans.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to HSE officers, advisors, and junior HSE engineers.
• Support project audits, inspections, management reviews, and regulatory assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site safety performance and achieve project HSE objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline.
• Typically 15+ years of HSE experience, with significant site-based experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, LNG, refinery, power, energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience in managing HSE activities during construction, commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of HSE Management Systems, risk assessment methodologies, and incident prevention strategies.
• Extensive experience in Permit-to-Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification (HAZID), Risk Assessment, and Contractor HSE Management.
• Thorough understanding of international standards and regulations such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA, and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Skills

• HAZID
• HSE
• Incident Investigation
• ISO 45001
• Permit to Work