HSE Engineer (Oil & Gas)

About the role

KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group is hiring 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 the 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 and reports for the HSEQ manager.
• 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, maintain professional relationships with KOC, regulators and contractors, and visit the site regularly for safety talks and training.
• Maintain an HSE audit and assessment programme, carry out regular inspections with the EPC contractor and line manager, and assist in accident investigations.
• Promote safe work practices, run a quality safety observation programme, disseminate safety information and ensure safety inductions and safety apparel and equipment are available.
• Advise on hazard identification, job safety analysis training and the hierarchy of controls, and develop safety initiatives to meet safety objectives.

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

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