Job title: QHSE Director - Drilling background
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Middle east
Job ID: 47996

Job Description

QHSE Director - Drilling Background

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated QHSE Director with a strong background in offshore drilling to lead and elevate the quality, health, safety, and environmental standards in our organization.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and promoting a safe, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable working environment.

 

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic development, implementation, and monitoring of the QHSE management system, policies, and procedures with a keen focus on offshore drilling operations.
  • Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies across all drilling activities.
  • Collaborate with leadership to define and drive the organization’s health and safety culture, prioritizing employee well-being and environmental stewardship.
  • Provide expert guidance on risk management related to operational safety, process safety, and environmental impact.
  • Drive initiatives to evaluate and continuously improve QHSE performance metrics within the organization.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventative action planning. Ensure that lessons learned are shared and implemented organization-wide.
  • Partner with operational teams to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigations specific to offshore drilling operations.
  • Drive training programs to support employee education and awareness in QHSE matters, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all staff.
  • Build strong relationships with regulators, contractors, and key stakeholders to foster an environment of trust and transparency.
  • Regularly review and audit offshore site practices to align with strategic safety and environmental goals.

Qualifications

  • Essential: 15 years of experience within offshore drilling operations in a QHSE role
  • 5+ years of leadership experience at the Director level
  • Comprehensive knowledge of international drilling standards, such as API, ISO, and other recognised standards.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental challenges unique to the offshore drilling sector and experience in mitigating these risks effectively.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to collaborate with teams across diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IADC WellSharp, etc.) are a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and proactive safety engagement.
  • Proven expertise in leading incident investigations, audits, and root cause analyses.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Ability to travel to offshore sites and other locations as needed.