Senior Specialist, HSE Contracts & Support

Senior Specialist, HSE Contracts & Support

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Job Title: Senior Specialist, HSE Contracts & Support

Stream: Operated Assets, HSE

Function: HSSE- HSE Support – HSE Planning & Performance

Budget control:
* OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to: Manager HSE Planning & Performance

Direct reports: n/a

Job purpose

To ensure effective integration of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements across all contractual and procurement activities within OQEP by providing expert technical HSE guidance and oversight. The role aims to drive continuous risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and contractor performance improvement throughout the tendering, contracting, and project execution lifecycle. The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategies, as well as relevant policies, guidelines, and international standards—supported by IT platforms, HSE frameworks, Omani government regulations, legal justifications, and global best practices in alignment with national objectives.

The position will act in accordance with the OQEP’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

• Lead and manage all HSE aspects of the tendering process, including HSE pre-qualification, technical evaluation, pre and post-award reviews, and contractor onboarding, ensuring alignment with OQEP and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain HSE tender strategies, specifications, and contract documentation inline with ISO  and 9001 standards, OQEP policies, and industry best practices.
• Conduct HSE audits, site inspections onshore and offshore, and evaluations of contractors during the tender and execution phases to ensure full compliance with contractual obligations.
• Carry out regular site visits to engage with contractors and OQEP site teams, verify contract HSE compliance on the ground, and support continuous performance improvement.
• Monitor and analyze contractor HSE performance, develop KPIs and dashboards, and lead regular performance reviews to drive accountability and improvement.
• Act as SME to contract end users, Contracts & Procurement and project teams, supporting bid clarifications, and resolution of HSE-related issues.
• Provides digitalization initiatives to track HSE compliance, support procurement processes, and contribute to annual budgeting for HSE contracts, while promoting a culture of HSE excellence through workshops, onboarding sessions, and field engagement.
• Participate actively in the review and updating of all HSE-related documents to ensure alignment with the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct TapRooT® incident investigations root cause analysis as and when required.
• Champion a culture of contractual HSE excellence and foster continuous improvement throughout OQEP operations.
• Drive contracts HSE strategies and plans to ensure continual improvement.
• Implementation, tracking and management of HSE default notice issued to contractors on default.
• Lead and facilitate contractors kick off meetings, on boarding and HSE forums and workshops.
• Develop, facilitate and review contractors HSE gap analysis, development of bridging documents and contractor/client HSE MS alignment.
• On standby 24/7 as a safety officer on duty regularly as and when required part of the ICs duty roster.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the line manager, aligned with business priorities and performance objectives.

Internal: Function Heads, Department Managers, Employees.

External: External Auditors, Insurance Companies, Contractors, Vendors

Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use with regular site visit.

Bachelor's degree in engineering and safety science, or a related discipline.

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