Manager HSE (Offshore: WHTs, Subsea Cable & Piping, B/F) at Penspen in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates | Kablio

Role

Description

simops control

isolation plans

subsea cable

hse plan

incident investigation

regulatory compliance

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) activities across offshore Wellhead Towers (WHTs), subsea cable and piping installations, and brownfield/greenfield modifications.
Ensure strict control of SIMOPS, isolation plans, and safe work interfaces. Coordinate with Operations to minimize production impact while maintaining safety integrity.
Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities and classification societies. Provide weekly/monthly HSE performance reports to senior management.
Manage HSE aspects of tie‑ins, shutdowns, and modifications on live offshore facilities.
Ensure compliance with local regulations, international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and company HSE policies.
Develop and implement the Project HSE Plan, HSE strategy, and offshore safety management systems
Lead incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies
Oversee HSE compliance for subsea cable laying, trenching, burial, and termination activities.
Ensure safe execution of all project phases, compliance with regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement of HSE performance.

Requirements

offshore

subsea

nebosh

lead auditor

20+ years

bachelor

Strong background in Offshore WHTs, Subsea cable & piping operations, Brownfield/greenfield modifications, Marine and vessel HSE
Certifications preferred: NEBOSH IGC/ NEBOSH Diploma / IOSH Managing Safely/ OHSAS/ISO Lead Auditor/ BOSIET/FOET, HUET, H2S
Proven track record in PMC or client-side roles, especially within ADNOC or similar environments
Minimum 20+ years in HSE Experience in offshore oil & gas.
Previous experience in the ADNOC projects in the similar role would be an added advantage.
The candidates should have an Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, HSE, Environmental Science, or related field

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

70 years

Years of Experience

The company has provided expertise in global energy projects for decades, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the industry.

15k projects

Global Projects Completed

The company has successfully managed over 15,000 projects across various energy sectors, showcasing its extensive experience and global reach.

12+ countries

Global Presence

The company's widespread offices allow it to integrate local expertise with international perspectives, enhancing its service delivery.

Millions in Contracts

Financial Strength

The company has secured substantial engineering contracts worth millions, indicating strong financial health and industry confidence.

As an independent consultancy, it delivers front‑end to operations engineering, project and asset management across energy lifecycles.
Driven by innovation, it created THEIA, a digital pipeline integrity tool blending AI, inspections and digital twins.
Its work spans large‑scale pipelines, carbon‑capture engineering, repurposed gas networks for hydrogen, and integrity audits.
Unusual fact: in the early 2010s it studied using trained dogs to detect pipeline leaks—demonstrating creative problem-solving.

Culture + Values

Safety is the top priority, ensuring operations are both sustainable and ethical.
People are valued as key assets, with support for success, aspirations, and empowerment.
Technical excellence is cultivated through leadership and knowledge sharing across the business and industry.
Commitments are delivered with high quality, on time, and within budget.
Profitable entrepreneurship is encouraged, with active risk management driving sustainable and commercially successful growth.

Environment + Sustainability

$225 million+

Contracts Secured in 2024

The company secured significant contracts in 2024, including renewable energy frameworks and net-zero gas field projects.

+14%

Year-over-Year Contract Growth

Achieved a 14% increase in contract values compared to the previous year, reflecting strong market growth in sustainability initiatives.

Committed to the goal of zero harm and operating sustainably and ethically under 'Think Safety, Work Safely, Home Safe' and QHSE vision zero harm with ISO 14001 environmental certification.
Launched dedicated Energy Transition Consultancy (Nov 2022) focused on low-carbon and hydrogen, including hydrogen, CO₂ infrastructure, repurposing existing assets, operating and maintaining hydrogen & CO₂ systems.
Member of Hydrogen UK (Feb 2025), Hydrogen Scotland, Hydrogen Ireland, and NW Hydrogen Alliance, aligning with UK’s net-zero and energy security goals.
Appointed Global Energy Transition Director (Mar 2023) to lead decarbonisation efforts across hydrogen and low-carbon projects.
Engaged in large-scale hydrogen hub engineering, hydrogen-blending for gas networks, carbon-capture infrastructure, repurposing power stations for hydrogen, and cathodic protection for solar.
Digital asset management platform THEIA integrates AI, digital twins for pipeline integrity—improving efficiency, safety, cost, and promoting sustainability.
Net-zero pathway defined via Energy Transition Consultancy; though no explicit company-wide net-zero target date published on website or LinkedIn.

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Role

Description

simops control

isolation plans

subsea cable

hse plan

incident investigation

regulatory compliance

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) activities across offshore Wellhead Towers (WHTs), subsea cable and piping installations, and brownfield/greenfield modifications.
Ensure strict control of SIMOPS, isolation plans, and safe work interfaces. Coordinate with Operations to minimize production impact while maintaining safety integrity.
Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities and classification societies. Provide weekly/monthly HSE performance reports to senior management.
Manage HSE aspects of tie‑ins, shutdowns, and modifications on live offshore facilities.
Ensure compliance with local regulations, international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and company HSE policies.
Develop and implement the Project HSE Plan, HSE strategy, and offshore safety management systems
Lead incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies
Oversee HSE compliance for subsea cable laying, trenching, burial, and termination activities.
Ensure safe execution of all project phases, compliance with regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement of HSE performance.

Requirements

offshore

subsea

nebosh

lead auditor

20+ years

bachelor

Strong background in Offshore WHTs, Subsea cable & piping operations, Brownfield/greenfield modifications, Marine and vessel HSE
Certifications preferred: NEBOSH IGC/ NEBOSH Diploma / IOSH Managing Safely/ OHSAS/ISO Lead Auditor/ BOSIET/FOET, HUET, H2S
Proven track record in PMC or client-side roles, especially within ADNOC or similar environments
Minimum 20+ years in HSE Experience in offshore oil & gas.
Previous experience in the ADNOC projects in the similar role would be an added advantage.
The candidates should have an Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, HSE, Environmental Science, or related field

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

70 years

Years of Experience

The company has provided expertise in global energy projects for decades, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the industry.

15k projects

Global Projects Completed

The company has successfully managed over 15,000 projects across various energy sectors, showcasing its extensive experience and global reach.

12+ countries

Global Presence

The company's widespread offices allow it to integrate local expertise with international perspectives, enhancing its service delivery.

Millions in Contracts

Financial Strength

The company has secured substantial engineering contracts worth millions, indicating strong financial health and industry confidence.

As an independent consultancy, it delivers front‑end to operations engineering, project and asset management across energy lifecycles.
Driven by innovation, it created THEIA, a digital pipeline integrity tool blending AI, inspections and digital twins.
Its work spans large‑scale pipelines, carbon‑capture engineering, repurposed gas networks for hydrogen, and integrity audits.
Unusual fact: in the early 2010s it studied using trained dogs to detect pipeline leaks—demonstrating creative problem-solving.

Culture + Values

Safety is the top priority, ensuring operations are both sustainable and ethical.
People are valued as key assets, with support for success, aspirations, and empowerment.
Technical excellence is cultivated through leadership and knowledge sharing across the business and industry.
Commitments are delivered with high quality, on time, and within budget.
Profitable entrepreneurship is encouraged, with active risk management driving sustainable and commercially successful growth.

Environment + Sustainability

$225 million+

Contracts Secured in 2024

The company secured significant contracts in 2024, including renewable energy frameworks and net-zero gas field projects.

+14%

Year-over-Year Contract Growth

Achieved a 14% increase in contract values compared to the previous year, reflecting strong market growth in sustainability initiatives.

Committed to the goal of zero harm and operating sustainably and ethically under 'Think Safety, Work Safely, Home Safe' and QHSE vision zero harm with ISO 14001 environmental certification.
Launched dedicated Energy Transition Consultancy (Nov 2022) focused on low-carbon and hydrogen, including hydrogen, CO₂ infrastructure, repurposing existing assets, operating and maintaining hydrogen & CO₂ systems.
Member of Hydrogen UK (Feb 2025), Hydrogen Scotland, Hydrogen Ireland, and NW Hydrogen Alliance, aligning with UK’s net-zero and energy security goals.
Appointed Global Energy Transition Director (Mar 2023) to lead decarbonisation efforts across hydrogen and low-carbon projects.
Engaged in large-scale hydrogen hub engineering, hydrogen-blending for gas networks, carbon-capture infrastructure, repurposing power stations for hydrogen, and cathodic protection for solar.
Digital asset management platform THEIA integrates AI, digital twins for pipeline integrity—improving efficiency, safety, cost, and promoting sustainability.
Net-zero pathway defined via Energy Transition Consultancy; though no explicit company-wide net-zero target date published on website or LinkedIn.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

News

Insights – Our People

Careers – Job Openings