Lead HSE Technical Engineer [Offshore Project]

Company Description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

Role Purpose

To lead and manage all Technical HSE engineering activities for offshore projects and utility upgrade projects at Umm Shaif Super Complex USSC), ensuring full compliance with ADNOC Offshore HSE standards, UAE regulations, and international codes.

The role ensures risk identification, ALARP demonstration, process safety integrity, and safe execution across FEED, EPC, construction, commissioning, and offshore operations, in coordination with Engineering Subcontractors, ADNOC Offshore teams, OEMs, and site personnel.

HSE Leadership & Compliance Management

• Serve as the Lead HSE focal point for all offshore platform activities-engineering, construction, demolition, commissioning-ensuring full compliance with ADNOC Offshore HSE Standards, CoPs, PTW guidelines, and ADNOC Codes of Practice.
• Establish, implement, and monitor the Project HSE Plan, bridging documents, SIMOPS plans, and risk management frameworks for brownfield offshore execution.

HSE Workshops During Design & Engineering Stage

Lead and facilitate all HSE workshops during design including :

HAZID, HAZOP (HSE-related sections), PHSER (Phase I-V), SIMOPS Review

Ensure that all engineering deliverables incorporate safety requirements, human-factor considerations, emergency access / egress, lifting access, hazardous area compliance, and ADNOC HSE clarifications.

Coordinate with Engineering Team to ensure early HSE deliverable readiness (HSE plans, risk registers, safety studies, hazardous area classification, dropped-object prevention design, etc.).

Offshore HSE Execution During Demolition Works

Offshore HSE Oversight During Construction Activities

HSE During Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning

ADNOC Offshore Crew Mobilization & Compliance

Ensure all offshore crew (Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians, Riggers, Welders, Electricians, Commissioning personnel) comply with ADNOC requirements :

Incident Prevention, Investigation & Reporting

SIMOPS, Emergency Response & Operational Safety

Field HSE Audits, Inspections & Behavioural Safety

Subcontractor HSE Management

Documentation, Deliverables & HSE Records

Ensure timely preparation and maintenance of all HSE deliverables including :

Stakeholder Coordination & EPC Interface

Key Deliverables

Qualifications

Additional Information

Technical Skills

Personal Attributes