ALCHEMY Is Hiring! HSE Officer (Oil and Gas – Offshore)

Salary: AED 5,000 + Offshore Allowance
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Rotation: 42 Days On / 21 Days Off
Industry: Oil & Gas (Offshore & Onshore Support Operations)

About ALCHEMY

ALCHEMY is a forward-thinking organization delivering high-value operational and safety solutions within the Oil & Gas sector. With a strong footprint across offshore and onshore operations in the UAE, ALCHEMY is committed to excellence, regulatory compliance, and the protection of people, assets, and the environment.

Safety is not just a requirement at ALCHEMY—it is a core value embedded into every operational decision. As part of our continuous growth and commitment to world-class safety standards, we are currently seeking an experienced HSE Officer (Oil & Gas) to join our offshore operations team in Abu Dhabi.

This role is ideal for a safety professional who thrives in high-risk environments, understands offshore operational realities, and is passionate about enforcing standards that genuinely prevent incidents—not just on paper, but in daily practice.

Position Overview: HSE Officer (Oil & Gas)

The HSE Officer will play a critical frontline role in ensuring the effective implementation of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) systems across offshore operations. The position requires hands-on involvement, strong field presence, technical competence, and the ability to influence safe behaviors among multicultural workforces.

You will be responsible for monitoring compliance, conducting inspections, supporting risk assessments, delivering training, managing safety equipment, and assisting the HSSE Engineer in maintaining compliance with company policies, client requirements, and regulatory frameworks applicable to the UAE Oil & Gas industry.

This position operates on a 42-day on / 21-day off rotation, making it suitable for candidates experienced in offshore or remote operational settings.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

The HSE Officer will ensure full compliance with applicable UAE regulations, Oil & Gas industry standards, and company HSE policies. This includes:

• Conducting comprehensive risk assessments across operational activities, identifying hazards related to mechanical systems, chemical processes, confined spaces, working at height, lifting operations, and offshore logistics.

• Implementing proactive risk control measures to minimize hazards and prevent workplace accidents.

• Monitoring adherence to safety procedures and intervening immediately when unsafe acts or conditions are identified.

• Supporting continuous improvement by recommending corrective and preventive actions based on inspection findings and incident trends.

A strong understanding of hazard identification and risk control methodologies is essential for success in this role.

2. Safety Policy Development and Enforcement

You will actively contribute to the development, implementation, and enforcement of comprehensive safety policies and procedures aligned with Oil & Gas best practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all safety policies are clearly communicated, understood, and consistently applied across worksites.

• Supporting management in reinforcing safety rules and expectations without compromise.

• Ensuring work activities comply with Permit to Work (PTW) systems, approved method statements, and risk assessments.

• Acting as a visible safety ambassador on site, reinforcing a culture where safety takes precedence over production pressure.

3. Training, Induction, and Competency Development

Training is a cornerstone of incident prevention. The HSE Officer will be responsible for:

• Ensuring all new employees, contractors, and visitors complete mandatory HSE induction training prior to accessing operational areas.

• Delivering regular refresher training to existing employees to reinforce safety standards and address emerging risks.

• Conducting toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness sessions tailored to specific tasks, hazards, and work environments.

• Supporting competency assurance by identifying training gaps and escalating requirements to management.

Training delivery must be practical, engaging, and relevant to offshore operational realities.

4. Incident Reporting, Investigation, and Learning

The HSE Officer will support a no-blame, learning-focused incident reporting culture by:

• Promptly reporting all incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.

• Participating in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.

• Ensuring findings are documented accurately and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

• Tracking corrective actions and verifying their effective implementation.

The objective is not just compliance, but continuous learning and prevention.

5. Safety Equipment Management and PPE Control

Effective PPE and safety equipment management is essential in offshore environments. You will be responsible for:

• Managing the issuance of personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees and visitors.

• Maintaining accurate records of issued safety gear, including delivery and usage tracking.

• Monitoring PPE condition and compliance during site inspections.

• Initiating timely requisition procedures to ensure the uninterrupted availability of safety equipment.

This includes coordination with logistics and procurement teams to prevent shortages.

6. Daily Site Patrols and Operational Inspections

The role requires daily physical presence in operational areas. Key inspection responsibilities include:

• Conducting routine patrols to inspect critical installations such as:

  • Pumps and rotating equipment

  • Diesel engines

  • Fire hydrants and firefighting systems

  • Storage tanks

  • Gas detection and concentration levels

• Verifying that operational conditions meet company standards and safety requirements.

• Documenting inspection findings and promptly reporting issues to the Safety Engineer or HSSE Engineer.

• Following up on corrective actions to ensure deficiencies are addressed without delay.

A strong eye for detail and field awareness is critical.

7. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Task Risk Assessment (TRA)

The HSE Officer will actively support the HSSE Engineer by:

• Participating in the preparation and review of Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Task Risk Assessments (TRA).

• Ensuring that all high-risk activities commence only after proper risk assessments are completed and approved.

• Verifying that control measures identified in JSAs and TRAs are implemented on site.

• Reporting deficiencies or deviations and assisting in corrective action implementation.

This role bridges planning and execution, ensuring risk assessments are not just documents but living controls.

8. Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Fire risk management is a core requirement in Oil & Gas operations. The HSE Officer must demonstrate:

• Comprehensive knowledge of all types of fire extinguishers, including:

  • Portable extinguishers

  • Mobile firefighting units

  • Fixed firefighting systems

• Understanding of fire detection, suppression, and emergency response procedures.

• Ability to support fire drills, emergency exercises, and evacuation simulations.

• Ensuring firefighting equipment is inspected, accessible, and operational at all times.

9. H₂S Safety and Emergency Response

Working in H₂S environments demands strict adherence to specialized safety protocols. The HSE Officer must be:

• Fully proficient in H₂S safety procedures and hazard controls.

• Familiar with the use of H₂S detection equipment and breathing apparatus.

• Actively involved in implementing and monitoring H₂S Emergency Response Plans.

• Capable of supporting drills and ensuring workforce awareness of escape, rescue, and reporting procedures.

10. Offshore Life-Saving Equipment and Marine Safety

Given the offshore nature of the role, you must be well-versed in:

• Life-saving equipment used on offshore installations, including:

  • Life jackets

  • Life rings

  • Emergency escape devices

• Inspection and readiness of marine safety equipment.

• Emergency response roles during offshore incidents, including abandon-platform scenarios.

Required Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Educational Qualification

• Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical),
  OR

• Diploma/Degree in Health, Safety, or Environmental Sciences,
  OR

• An equivalent recognized qualification.

Professional Certification

• NEBOSH Certification – Mandatory (NEBOSH IGC or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

• Prior experience in offshore or remote operational environments is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated hands-on field safety experience—not desk-based only.

Technical Knowledge and Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of Oil & Gas HSE management systems.

• Practical knowledge of PTW systems, JSA, TRA, and method statements.

• Ability to interpret safety procedures and apply them in real-world operations.

• Familiarity with international and regional Oil & Gas safety standards.

• Confidence in interacting with engineers, supervisors, contractors, and management.

Behavioral and Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to enforce safety standards diplomatically but firmly.

• Calm decision-making under pressure.

• Willingness to work in challenging offshore conditions.

• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive safety attitude.

Work Schedule and Benefits

• Rotation: 42 Days On / 21 Days Off

• Salary: AED 5,000 (Base) + Offshore Allowance

• Exposure to structured offshore Oil & Gas operations.

• Opportunity to work with an experienced HSSE team.

• Career development within a safety-driven organization.

Why Join ALCHEMY?

• Strong commitment to safety excellence.

• Structured HSE systems and a professional work environment.

• Opportunity to apply safety knowledge in real operational contexts.

• Clear expectations, defined responsibilities, and supportive leadership.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to contribute to a high-performance safety culture in the Oil & Gas industry:

Send your CV to: [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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