PMC Senior Site HSE Engineer

About the role

Wood is looking for an experienced PMC Senior Site HSE Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead and manage all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) activities at a project site. The role covers construction, commissioning and operational phases, aiming for zero harm to personnel, assets and the environment, in line with company policy, client requirements, regulations and industry best practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site HSE activities during construction, commissioning, start-up and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, client requirements, permits and international standards.
• Develop, implement and monitor HSE plans, procedures, risk assessments and safe work practices.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety tours, and review JSA, method statements, risk assessments and permit-to-work documents.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and lead incident, accident and near-miss investigations with root cause analysis.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, safety campaigns and training; promote a proactive safety culture.
• Take part in HAZID studies, risk assessments, constructability reviews and safety workshops.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as confined space entry, lifting, hot work, working at height, excavation and energy isolation.
• Support emergency preparedness and response, including drills and evacuation exercises.
• Track HSE KPIs, prepare daily, weekly and monthly HSE reports, and support environmental management programs.
• Mentor HSE officers and junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement toward Zero Harm and Zero Lost Time Incidents.

Required profile

• 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 managing HSE during construction, commissioning, start-up, shutdown and maintenance projects.

Required skills

• HSE management systems, risk assessment and incident prevention.
• Permit-to-Work, Job Safety Analysis, HAZID and contractor HSE management.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA and local regulations.
• Incident investigation, root cause analysis, safety audits and inspections.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with regular reviews, medical insurance and life and personal accident insurance.
• End of service gratuity under UAE Labor Law and an employee share plan.
• Long service awards at 5-year milestones and tailored development plans.
• Access to the Energy Transition Academy and global professional networks.