HSE Engineer (Chinese Speaker ) at Wood · Abu Dhabi

ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

HSE Engineer (Chinese Speaker )

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSE Engineer (Chinese Speaker) with a proven track record in implementing and monitoring Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs to ensure compliance with project requirements, local regulations, and international standards. The role serves as a key liaison between Chinese-speaking stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and project teams, facilitating effective communication on all HSE matters for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The key objective for this role:

To support the implementation and enforcement of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures while serving as an effective communication bridge between Chinese-speaking personnel and the project team, ensuring all activities are executed safely, in compliance with regulatory and project requirements, and without harm to people, environment, or assets.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

The HSE Engineer will be responsible for the provision of timely advice and guidance on all matters pertaining to Health, Safety and the Environment with respect to Legislation, Company Polices and Client requirements.
Support a team of Engineer to assist in the delivery of Wood EPCM projects.
Provide visibility and interface of the HSE function. Work in collaboration with other members of the team and the wider business to facilitate high performance delivery through successful implementation of processes and systems, in a sustainable manner.
Contribute to the development of the HSE Assurance Plan to deliver high risk audits across the area or Division of responsibility; provide advice and recommendations of improvement.
Advise and assist site management in the preparation of Safety & Environmental Plans, Risk Assessments and method statements for various projects in line with client SLA’s / KPI’s.
Work with on site management in the development, delivery, implementation and maintenance of Business Unit specific HSE policies and procedures
Prepare safety and environmental reports as required
Conduct safety and environmental audits and inspections in accordance with the Integrated Management system
Prepare and deliver training courses / toolbox talks to ensure full knowledge of H&S requirements and techniques
Report to Line Management of HSE activities- Site
Conduct loss event investigations and prepare reports for internal / external purposes
Provide HSE advice and direction to on site management, staff and contractors
Assist site management in the periodic preparation and presentation of seminars/training for clients, own employees and other interested parties/stakeholders
Sharing information, suggestions and observations to create consistency throughout the Company
Assist other members of the team across business unit audits
Meeting company Occupational Health and Safety goals
Liaise with Health & Safety stewards on a regular basis ensuring consultation and participation of workforce.
Drive behavioural culture change programs
Manage relationship with client’s HSE teams

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related.
6 yrs + experience in HSE.
A solid understanding of organizational change
Excellent active listening skills
Worked exclusively at site location
Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
Ability to engage with senior leadership
Excellent written communication and presentation skills
Resilient with ability to work with challenging stakeholders who are often averse to change
Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with others
Ability to facilitate workshops, documenting the future state business processes and change impacts

Personal attributes:

Strong interpersonal skills to build productive relationships, active listening skills, resilient with ability to work with challenging stakeholders who are often averse to change
The ability to work in a high pressure, rapidly changing environment whilst dealing with ambiguity and diverse options

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.