Senior HSE Engineer – Offshore Project

About the role

Penspen is seeking an experienced Senior HSE Engineer to lead health, safety and environment activities on offshore projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves ensuring compliance with corporate policies, international standards and local regulations while fostering a strong safety culture throughout all project phases.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement project‑specific HSE plans, procedures and risk management strategies.
• Conduct hazard identification (HAZID), risk assessments and safety studies for offshore construction and operations.
• Supervise offshore HSE activities during construction, installation and commissioning.
• Organise HSE inductions, training and competency programmes for offshore personnel.
• Coordinate with construction, mechanical, electrical and marine teams to ensure safe execution of activities.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and lead emergency drills.
• Prepare HSE performance reports, KPIs and dashboards for management review.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety or Environmental Sciences.
• 15‑18+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in offshore projects.
• Previous experience with PMC/EPC environments; ADNOC offshore experience is an advantage.
• Certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (preferred).

Required skills

• Knowledge of offshore safety regulations and standards (OSHA, ISO 45001, OHSAS, API, IMO).
• Proficiency in HAZID, risk assessment and emergency response planning.
• Ability to conduct audits, inspections and incident investigations.