HSE Engineer (Oil & Gas & Power)

About the role

KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group is recruiting an HSE Engineer for a 5-year PMC contract supplying programme management services to Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). The contract supports KOC in reaching optimum capacity in its oilfields and improving its facilities, covering project management, coordination, planning, design, engineering, construction management, contracting, procurement and project controls for new oilfield facilities, upgrades and technology transfer.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of KOC PMC safety policies, the HSE management system and project-specific HSE plans, and ensure site compliance with legislation and KOC requirements
• Develop and implement the project HSE management system and maintain statistical data
• Monitor the EPC contractor's HSE management system, risk management plan and subcontractor selection processes, and advise on compliance with KOC policies and statutory requirements
• Review the EPC contractor's safety management system and advise on required changes
• Visit the site regularly, hold safety talks and training sessions, run a safety observation programme and carry out regular inspections with the EPC contractor line manager
• Maintain a HS&E audit and assessment programme, assist in hazard identification, accident investigations and the development of site safety programmes and Job Safety Analyses
• Disseminate safety information through bulletin boards, posters and newsletters, and ensure safety inductions and safety apparel and equipment are available
• Build professional relationships with KOC, regulators and EPC contractors

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Minimum 8 years of post-graduation experience, including at least 5 years in oil and gas and 5 years as an HSE engineer
• Practical experience of design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of oil and gas installations

Required skills

• Knowledge of HSE management systems, reporting and audit procedures
• Ability to develop, update and maintain in-house procedures
• Familiarity with local and international safety standards