HSE Manager

About the role

The HSE Manager will lead the Health, Safety and Environment program for a major oilfield project in Kuwait. Reporting to senior leadership, you will ensure compliance with international standards and drive a culture of safety across all high‑risk activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the overall HSE program, including the HSE management system and Permit to Work (PTW) process.
• Develop, implement and maintain HSE policies, procedures and plans in line with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Administer the electronic PTW system, ensuring risk assessments and mitigation measures are completed before permit approval.
• Coordinate HSE audits, management reviews and corrective‑action implementation.
• Conduct site inspections, hazard identification, behavior‑based safety observations and risk assessments for high‑risk operations.
• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents and near‑misses and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor, analyse and report HSE KPIs through regular dashboards.
• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks and specialised safety training while maintaining training records.
• Oversee environmental compliance, waste management, emissions control and pollution prevention.
• Manage heat‑stress prevention programmes and lead emergency response activities, including drills and training.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• At least one internationally recognised HSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP, IOSH, CIH, CRSP, GSP, QEP, ADIS).
• Minimum 15 years of HSE experience, with at least 5 years in oil & gas, petrochemical or related industrial sectors.

Required skills