HSE Environment & Social Engineer

Duration/Location

• Starting Date: ASAP / Q2 (01/06/2025)
• Duration: 12 months
• Renewable: Yes
• Location: Muscat, Oman, with frequent visits to the Sohar Construction site
• Status: Residential (5 days per week, possibly 6 days per week - to be confirmed)

Activities

• Environmental & Social Compliance
  • Interface with EPSCC contractors, regulatory authorities, and local stakeholders to ensure compliance with Omani environmental regulations, international standards, and project specifications.
  • Ensure the implementation of environmental and social impact mitigation plans by EPSCC contractors.
  • Ensure EPSCC contractors establish Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) for the construction phase and support the elaboration of the Company ESMP for operations.
  • Contribute to the development of inventory of E&S permits and licenses, supporting applications and ensuring timely approvals from Omani Authorities.
  • Ensure the development and implementation of a Loss of Containment Response Plan, including regular emergency drills.
• Audits, Inspections & Reporting
  • Participate in environmental and social audits for EPSCC contractors and contribute to external audits carried out on the project.
  • Conduct H3SE audits, risk assessments, and compliance verifications to ensure adherence to legal and contractual requirements.
  • Monitor E&S Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contribute to the preparation of periodic H3SE reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure EPSCC contractors develop monitoring programs for air emissions, GHG, effluent discharges, waste, chemical usage, biodiversity, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Monitor and ensure close-out of E&S action plans resulting from audits, inspections, or incident investigations.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Social Impact Management
  • Provide technical support for stakeholder engagement programs, grievance resolution mechanisms, and community development programs.
  • Implement a grievance redress mechanism to capture feedback, concerns, and inputs from local communities, and actively participate in their resolution.
  • Support worker engagement programs to ensure alignment with Company and contractor social performance expectations.
• Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management
  • Ensure EPSCC contractors establish emergency response plans, especially for oil spill response and external community risk incidents.
  • Participate in emergency response drills and exercises.
  • Support incident investigations related to environmental damage, pollution, and social grievances, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Training & Capacity Building
  • Contribute to the preparation and facilitation of E&S awareness training programs and workshops.
  • Monitor and evaluate E&S competence requirements of EPSCC contractors’ personnel and propose necessary improvements.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Education Engineering Degree or equivalent (mandatory for visa/immigration requirements)
• Experience 12+ years of professional experience in H3SE roles
  • 10+ years of experience in HSE, environment, and social management
  • Strong expertise in E&S regulatory compliance, permitting, and stakeholder engagement
  • Experience with H3SE audits, inspections, and risk management
  • Background in LNG projects, industrial construction, or oil & gas projects
• Technical Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of environmental & social impact mitigation, GHG monitoring, and compliance
  • Hands-on experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
  • Familiarity with International Finance Corporation (IFC) standards and Equator Principles (EP)
  • Proficiency in audit techniques, risk identification, and stakeholder engagement strategies

Certifications (Preferred)

• Recognized E&S or HSE certifications
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis certification

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage contractor relationships
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-risk industrial environment

Languages

• Fluent in English (mandatory)

Mobility

• Willingness to work in Muscat and travel frequently to Sohar construction sites

Working Relations

• Internal Coordination with the H3SE Lead, project management team, and construction teams
• External Interface with EPSCC contractors, regulatory authorities, local communities, and industry partners

Authority & Responsibilities

• Ensure H3SE compliance and risk mitigation during the EPSCC construction phase
• Guarantee that E&S personnel, equipment, and services meet regulatory and contractual requirements
• Promote continuous improvement in environmental and social performance
• Support the successful delivery of the MARSA LNG project while maintaining sustainability and stakeholder engagement