HSE Engineer

1)       Job Summary

The HSE Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Management System across all drilling, completion, workover, well intervention, plug & abandonment (P&A), engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance operations. The HSE Engineer provides engineering-based risk management, process safety leadership, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that all operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with client requirements, PETRONAS Technical Standards, DOSH Malaysia, DOE Malaysia, OSHA 1994 (and applicable legislation), ISO Management Systems, and international oil & gas best practices. The HSE Engineer acts as an independent assurance function, supporting operational teams while maintaining authority to intervene when unacceptable HSE risks are identified.

2)       Key Responsibilities

A. HSE Management System

• Develop and maintain the Company HSEQ Management System.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001.
• Support ISO 9001 implementation.
• Maintain HSEQ manuals and procedures.
• Review HSE policies annually.
• Develop operational HSE procedures.
• Develop Safe Work Practices.
• Develop Environmental Management Plans.
• Maintain legal compliance registers.

B. Operational HSE Support

• Provide HSE engineering support for:
• Drilling Operations
• Completion Operations
• Workover Operations
• Well Intervention Operations
• Plug & Abandonment
• Rig Mobilization
• Rig Demobilization
• Marine Operations
• Lifting Operations
• Pressure Testing
• Hot Work
• Confined Space
• Working at Height
• Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)

C. Risk Management

• Lead HAZID workshops.
• Participate in HAZOP reviews.
• Develop Risk Assessments.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Review Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Facilitate Management of Change (MOC).
• Develop Bowtie Analysis.
• Identify Critical Controls.
• Verify Barrier Management.
• Review ALARP Demonstrations.

D. Process Safety

• Promote Process Safety Leadership.
• Verify Process Safety Barriers.
• Review Well Integrity Risks.
• Participate in Well Control Reviews.
• Review Pressure Equipment Safety.
• Monitor Major Accident Hazards.
• Support Asset Integrity Programs

E. Incident Management

• Lead Incident Investigations.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis.
• Apply TapRooT®, ICAM, or equivalent methodologies.
• Prepare Incident Reports.
• Develop Corrective Actions.
• Monitor Action Close-out.
• Share Lessons Learned.
• Maintain Incident Database.

F. Environmental Management

• Monitor waste management.
• Review chemical handling.
• Verify spill prevention measures.
• Monitor emissions.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits.
• Conduct environmental audits.

G. Emergency Preparedness

• Develop Emergency Response Plans.
• Conduct emergency drills.
• Review evacuation procedures.
• Participate in crisis management.
• Coordinate emergency exercises.
• Evaluate emergency response performance.

H. HSE Assurance

• Conduct internal HSE audits.
• Perform site inspections.
• Conduct behavioral safety observations.
• Review contractor HSE performance.
• Verify Permit to Work implementation.
• Monitor PPE compliance.
• Conduct lifting equipment inspections.
• Monitor housekeeping standards.

I. Training & Competency

• Conduct HSE inductions.
• Deliver HSE training.
• Develop competency matrices.
• Coach supervisors.
• Conduct toolbox talks.
• Develop annual HSE training plans.
• Verify competency records.

J. Contractor Management

• Evaluate contractor HSE systems.
• Participate in contractor prequalification.
• Conduct contractor audits.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance.
• Review contractor HSE statistics.

K. Performance Monitoring

Develop and monitor:

• TRIR & LTIF
• Near Miss Frequency
• Process Safety Events
• Environmental Incidents
• Audit Findings
• Training Compliance
• Permit Compliance
• Corrective Action Status
• Safety Observation Trends

3)       Authorities

The HSE Engineer is authorized to:

• Stop unsafe work immediately.
• Suspend operations presenting imminent danger.
• Reject unsafe work methods.
• Reject inadequate risk assessments.
• Reject incomplete Permit to Work documentation.
• Recommend contractor removal for repeated HSE violations.
• Escalate serious HSE issues directly to senior management.
• Recommend disciplinary action for serious safety breaches.
• Require additional controls before work resumes.
• Recommend operational shutdown where major accident hazards exist.

4)       Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent. Preferred Master's Degree, Professional Engineer (PEng), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

• Experience: Minimum 8 years HSE experience, 5 years offshore oil & gas. Experience supporting drilling operations, supporting completion operations, supporting workover/intervention, ISO Management Systems and conducting incident investigations.

Mandatory Certifications:

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (minimum)
• NEBOSH International Diploma (preferred)
• IOSH Managing Safely
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
• ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
• Incident Investigation
• HAZOP Leader (preferred)
• Risk Assessment
• BOSIET / FOET
• H₂S
• Offshore Medical
• First Aid & CPR
• Permit to Work
• Confined Space
• Working at Height
• Defensive Driving

Language: Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).

Technical Skills:

• HSE Management Systems
• BowtieXP
• TapRooT / ICAM
• Power BI
• Microsoft Office
• SharePoint
• SAP
• Risk Assessment Software
• Environmental Monitoring
• Incident Reporting Systems
• KPI Dashboard Development
• Regulatory Compliance Management

5)       Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Candidate with experience International operator experience, HPHT operations, Offshore construction, Marine operations, EPCIC projects.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.