HSE Team Leader
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About the Role
Black & Grey HR is seeking an HSE Team Leader to lead the HSE function across offshore operations, vessel activities, and project sites for a client in the oil & gas sector. The role requires driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with ADNOC and UAE regulations, and managing incident investigations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the HSE team by providing direction, coaching, and performance oversight to HSE officers and advisors
- Develop and implement HSE plans, procedures, and risk management processes for offshore campaigns, vessel operations, and yard based activities
- Provide visible HSE leadership across project sites through engagement, safety observations, and proactive safety initiatives
- Review and approve risk assessments, method statements, Permit to Work (PTW) systems, and SIMOPS plans
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements, UAE regulatory frameworks, IMCA guidelines, and company HSE management systems
- Conduct and coordinate HSE inspections, audits, workplace assessments, and compliance reviews
- Monitor HSE performance indicators and provide reports and recommendations to management
- Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and regulatory reporting
- Manage emergency response coordination and support incident management processes
- Interface with client HSE representatives, ADNOC HSE teams, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in HSE Management, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) mandatory
- 8 12 years of experience in HSE roles within offshore, marine, subsea, or oil & gas operations
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an HSE supervisory or leadership capacity
- Proven experience managing HSE activities across offshore campaigns, vessel operations, project sites, and shore based facilities
- Strong knowledge of offshore safety management systems, risk assessment processes, PTW systems, and SIMOPS management
- Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, inspections, and safety performance reviews
- Experience working with ADNOC projects or ADNOC approved offshore operations is a strong advantage
- BOSIET or HUET must be valid and current
- ADNOC HSE Passport held or ability to obtain
Full Job Posting
Overview
- Black & Grey HR is seeking an HSE Team Leader to join the client's offshore project delivery team on a permanent basis.
- You will lead the HSE function across assigned offshore operations, vessel activities, project sites, and shore based facilities, ensuring compliance with ADNOC requirements, UAE regulations, and company HSE management systems.
- This is a permanent position based in the UAE, supporting offshore campaigns, vessel operations, and yard activities as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the HSE team by providing direction, coaching, and performance oversight to HSE officers and advisors.
- Develop and implement HSE plans, procedures, and risk management processes for offshore campaigns, vessel operations, and yard based activities.
- Provide visible HSE leadership across project sites through engagement, safety observations, and proactive safety initiatives.
- Support operational teams in implementing company HSE requirements and maintaining compliance with project safety standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture through workforce engagement, awareness programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review and approve risk assessments, method statements, Permit to Work (PTW) systems, and SIMOPS plans for operational activities.
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements, UAE regulatory frameworks, IMCA guidelines, and company HSE management systems.
- Conduct and coordinate HSE inspections, audits, workplace assessments, and compliance reviews across offshore and shore based locations.
- Monitor HSE performance indicators, leading indicators, and operational trends; provide reports and recommendations to management.
- Ensure personnel competency, training requirements, and certification compliance are maintained across operations.
- Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Manage emergency response coordination and support incident management processes when required.
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in HSE Management, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline from a recognised institution.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is mandatory.
- NEBOSH Oil & Gas Certificate or equivalent qualification is preferred.
- 8–12 years of experience in HSE roles within offshore, marine, subsea, or oil & gas operations.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an HSE supervisory or leadership capacity.
- Proven experience managing HSE activities across offshore campaigns, vessel operations, project sites, and shore based facilities.
- Strong knowledge of offshore safety management systems, risk assessment processes, PTW systems, and SIMOPS management.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, inspections, and safety performance reviews.
- Experience working with ADNOC projects or ADNOC approved offshore operations is a strong advantage.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to influence operational teams.
- Excellent understanding of offshore HSE standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Strong incident investigation, reporting, and root cause analysis capabilities.
Certifications Required
- NEBOSH IGC or NEBOSH Oil & Gas – mandatory.
- IOSH Membership – required.
- BOSIET or HUET – must be valid and current.
- ADNOC HSE Passport – held or ability to obtain.
- Incident investigation certification (TapRooT / ICAM) – advantageous.
- Additional offshore safety, environmental, or occupational health certifications advantageous.
Benefits
- Permanent employment with a growing offshore engineering organization.
- Opportunity to lead HSE operations across ADNOC offshore projects and international campaigns.
- Exposure to advanced offshore operations, marine activities, and industry leading safety practices.
- Opportunity to develop and implement HSE strategies within a dynamic project environment.
- Long term career growth and progression within a stable organization.
How To Apply
- Submit your CV along with a copy of your current BOSIET/HUET certificate.
- Include in your application: Copy of BOSIET/HUET certificate (with expiry date visible), NEBOSH certification, ADNOC HSE Passport status (if held), relevant HSE certifications, availability / earliest start date.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 working days of application.
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