Title:Lead Technical HSE Engineer - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. Job Title: Lead Technical HSE Engineer KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.Job PurposeThe Lead HSE Technical Engineer is responsible for providing technical HSE leadership and ensuring the effective implementation of health, safety, environmental, and process safety requirements for ADNOC Offshore projects and operations. The role supports Concept, FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Commissioning, and Operational phases by managing HSE studies, risk assessments, safety engineering activities, and compliance with ADNOC standards and international regulations.The position serves as the focal point for HSE engineering and technical assurance activities, ensuring that all offshore facilities are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.Key ResponsibilitiesHSE Engineering & Technical LeadershipLead HSE engineering activities during project development and execution.Develop and review project HSE philosophies, strategies, and technical safety requirements.Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE standards, UAE regulations, and international best practices.Provide technical guidance to engineering disciplines on safety and environmental requirements.Establish HSE engineering deliverables and ensure timely completion.Safety Studies & Risk ManagementLead and facilitate:HAZID (Hazard Identification)HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Studies)SIL (Safety Integrity Level) AssessmentsLOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis)Bow-Tie AnalysisQuantitative Risk Assessments (QRA)Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)SIMOPS ReviewsEmergency Response StudiesEnsure risks are properly identified, assessed, and mitigated.Monitor implementation of safety recommendations and closure of action items.Process Safety EngineeringDevelop and review:Fire & Gas Detection PhilosophyFire Protection PhilosophyEmergency Shutdown (ESD) PhilosophyHazardous Area Classification StudiesEscape, Evacuation & Rescue (EER) StudiesSafety Critical Elements (SCE) RegistersSupport process safety management and asset integrity initiatives.Ensure compliance with ADNOC process safety requirements.Environmental ManagementEnsure compliance with environmental legislation and ADNOC environmental standards.Review air emissions, discharges, waste management, and environmental monitoring requirements.Participate in environmental risk assessments and sustainability initiatives.Support environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities.Project & Operational SupportSupport Concept, FEED, EPC, Brownfield Modification, and Offshore Operations projects.Review engineering documents to verify HSE compliance.Participate in design reviews, constructability studies, and operational readiness assessments.Support commissioning, start-up, and operational safety assurance activities.Conduct technical investigations and root cause analyses for incidents and near misses.Audits & ComplianceParticipate in HSE audits, technical reviews, and assurance assessments.Monitor contractor compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements.Support regulatory inspections and client audits.Ensure effective implementation of HSE Management Systems.Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementMentor junior HSE engineers and specialists.Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Projects, Contractors, and Regulatory Authorities.Prepare technical reports, presentations, and management summaries.Promote a strong safety culture across projects and operations.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.Master's Degree in Safety Engineering, Risk Management, or HSE-related discipline is an advantage.Professional HSE certifications are highly desirable.Preferred CertificationsNEBOSH International DiplomaNEBOSH Process Safety ManagementCertified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE)TÜV Functional Safety CertificationIOSH Managing SafelyCertified Safety Professional (CSP)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (preferred)Experience RequirementsMinimum 15 years of HSE engineering experience within the oil & gas industry.At least 5 years in a Lead HSE / Technical Safety Engineering role.Extensive offshore oil & gas project experience.Proven experience in FEED, EPC, offshore commissioning, and operations support.Experience with ADNOC Offshore projects or major international operators is highly preferred.Strong exposure to offshore facilities, production platforms, gas processing facilities, and brownfield modifications.Technical CompetenciesTechnical Safety EngineeringProcess Safety Management (PSM)Fire Protection EngineeringFire & Gas Detection SystemsHazardous Area ClassificationConsequence ModelingQuantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)Safety Case DevelopmentEmergency Response PlanningRisk ManagementHAZIDHAZOPSIL AssessmentLOPABow-Tie AnalysisRisk-Based Decision MakingALARP DemonstrationsEnvironmental ManagementEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Waste ManagementEmission ControlEnvironmental Compliance & ReportingSustainability ProgramsRelevant Standards & CodesADNOC HSE StandardsUAE Environmental RegulationsAPI StandardsIEC 61508 / IEC 61511NFPA CodesISO 14001ISO 45001OSHA RequirementsIOGP GuidelinesSoftware SkillsPHASTSAFETIPHA-ProHELIOSDNV Risk Management SoftwareETAP (preferred)MS Office SuitePower BI (preferred)Behavioral CompetenciesStrong leadership and influencing skills.Excellent risk assessment and analytical capabilities.Effective communication and presentation skills.Strong stakeholder management abilities.Decision-making under pressure.Investigation and problem-solving expertise.Commitment to ADNOC's HSE Excellence culture.