Job Title: Senior HSE Site Engineer
Location: Onshore/Offshore, Gulf Region
Type: Contract, Full-Time
Assignment Duration: 5 Years (Start: March 2026)
Reports to: HSE Manager
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior HSE Site Engineer to lead and oversee health, safety, and environmental management activities for large-scale engineering and construction projects. The role ensures all project activities, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning, are executed in full compliance with HSE policies, applicable legal requirements, and project-specific standards.
The Senior HSE Engineer will supervise HSE Officers, monitor site performance, identify potential hazards, and drive corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks. This position also promotes a proactive safety culture, ensuring consistent application of HSE procedures across all project activities.
Key Responsibilities
HSE Team Management
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Lead and mentor HSE officers, fostering a proactive safety culture across the project
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Ensure adequate HSE staffing for all project phases and critical activities
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Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and visible safety leadership
Compliance and Legal Requirements
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Ensure all site activities comply with local industrial safety, security, and access protocols
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Monitor adherence to labour laws and worker welfare standards
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Conduct regular inspections of accommodations, sanitation, hygiene, food, and water quality
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Verify grievance mechanisms and ethical labour practices are in place
Emergency Response & Contingency Planning
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Maintain up-to-date, site-specific emergency response plans for fire, chemical release, medical emergencies, and marine incidents
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Participate in planning and executing emergency drills
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Evaluate drill effectiveness and recommend improvements
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Coordinate with emergency services and project crisis management teams
HSE Surveillance & Safety Walks
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Conduct daily HSE surveillance across all work areas to ensure compliance
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Monitor PPE usage, housekeeping, material storage, work zone demarcation, and method statement adherence
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Identify unsafe acts and conditions, intervene immediately, and escalate unresolved issues
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Participate in routine and ad-hoc safety walks with management and workers to reinforce safety practices
Monitoring Critical Activities
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Provide HSE coverage during high-risk tasks such as hot work, confined space entry, lifting operations, excavation near live utilities, and commissioning
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Ensure valid permits, toolbox talks, and emergency equipment are in place
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Stop unsafe work and report life-threatening conditions immediately
HSE Audits
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Conduct audits of contractors and subcontractors covering permit to work, lifting, confined space, and hazardous material handling
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Document findings, issue non-conformance reports, and track closure of corrective actions
Oversight During Transportation and Marine Activities
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Review and verify heavy transport plans and risk assessments
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Monitor route safety, traffic management, and public/worker protection
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Oversee marine operations and jetty works to ensure safe execution and environmental protection
Incident Investigation & Reporting
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Ensure prompt reporting of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
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Support investigations using root cause analysis and documentation collection
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Track corrective and preventive actions to ensure effective closure
HSE Statistics & Reporting
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Collect and compile HSE data for monthly project reports
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Maintain dashboards with key metrics such as manhours worked, incident rates, near misses, and safety observations
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Contribute to trend analysis and lessons learned reporting
Educational Qualification & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in HSE, Engineering, or related field required
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Professional HSE certification preferred
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Minimum 10 years’ relevant work experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HSE role on large-scale industrial projects
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Demonstrated knowledge of occupational health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems
Additional Information
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Eligibility to work in the Gulf region required; sponsorship may be needed for non-local applicants
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Hands-on, field-based role with opportunities for travel between onshore and offshore locations
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Long-term contract with potential for extended project involvement