HSE Governance & Assurance Auditor

HSE Governance & Assurance Auditor

Location: UAEIndustry: Heavy Industry / Energy / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Process ManufacturingExperience: 5–7+ YearsAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced HSE Governance & Assurance Auditor to independently assess safety governance, regulatory compliance, and operational risk controls within a high-risk industrial environment.The role will focus on conducting governance-level audits, verifying compliance with HSE standards and UAE regulatory requirements, reviewing critical incidents and safety systems, and driving closure of audit findings with senior stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct independent HSE compliance and assurance audits covering:Lost Time Injuries (LTI)High-Potential Near MissesSOP / TRA complianceFatality action plansClosed near-miss casesPermit-to-Work (PTW) quality and overall PTW systemsFirst-party SOP / TRA auditsAssess compliance against:ISO 45001ISO 14001UAE HSE regulationsADOSH requirementsDubai Municipality requirementsUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of PracticeUAE OHSMS National StandardConduct governance and compliance audits of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) management systems, including:Storage and handlingTransportationSegregation and labellingInventory managementEmergency preparednessRegulatory complianceVerify compliance with fire prevention, fire protection, emergency response, hazardous storage, and inspection requirements.Conduct governance audits relating to:Process Safety Management (PSM)Management of Change (MOC)Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)Critical risk controlsReview serious incidents and post-incident corrective action plans.Prepare clear and detailed audit reports, findings, and recommendations.Lead audit opening and closing meetings.Coordinate with senior stakeholders across Operations, Maintenance, HSE, Supply Chain, HR, CAPEX, and other business functions.Track corrective actions and support timely closure of audit findings.Use SAP, Power BI, MS Office, and safety data for evidence-based reporting and analysis.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification – mandatory.ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management preferred.Licensed HazMat Expert / Consultant recognized by a UAE regulatory authority preferred.Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) preferred.Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS – NFPA) preferred.Experience RequirementsMinimum 5–7 years of experience in HSE auditing, safety governance, or assurance.Strong audit experience within high-risk industries such as:Oil & GasEnergyPetrochemicalAluminium / SteelLarge process manufacturingProven experience conducting governance-level audits, not only routine site inspections.Experience in process safety, serious incident reviews, PTW audits, SOP / TRA compliance, HazMat systems, and fire safety compliance.Strong understanding of UAE HSE regulatory frameworks.Key SkillsHSE GovernanceHSE AuditingSafety AssuranceISO 45001ISO 14001Process Safety ManagementManagement of ChangeProcess Hazard AnalysisPermit to WorkHazardous Materials ManagementFire & Life SafetyIncident InvestigationRisk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceAudit ReportingCorrective Action ManagementStakeholder ManagementSAPPower BISafety Data Analysis