HSE Governance & Assurance Auditor

HSE Governance & Assurance Auditor Location: UAE Industry: Heavy Industry / Energy / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Process Manufacturing Experience: 5–7+ Years About the Role We 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 Responsibilities Conduct independent HSE compliance and assurance audits covering: Lost Time Injuries (LTI) High-Potential Near Misses SOP / TRA compliance Fatality action plans Closed near-miss cases Permit-to-Work (PTW) quality and overall PTW systems First-party SOP / TRA audits Assess compliance against: ISO 45001 ISO 14001 UAE HSE regulations ADOSH requirements Dubai Municipality requirements UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice UAE OHSMS National Standard Conduct governance and compliance audits of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) management systems, including: Storage and handling Transportation Segregation and labelling Inventory management Emergency preparedness Regulatory compliance Verify 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 controls Review 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. Qualifications Bachelor’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 Requirements Minimum 5–7 years of experience in HSE auditing, safety governance, or assurance. Strong audit experience within high-risk industries such as: Oil & Gas Energy Petrochemical Aluminium / Steel Large process manufacturing Proven 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 Skills HSE Governance HSE Auditing Safety Assurance ISO 45001 ISO 14001 Process Safety Management Management of Change Process Hazard Analysis Permit to Work Hazardous Materials Management Fire & Life Safety Incident Investigation Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance Audit Reporting Corrective Action Management Stakeholder Management SAP Power BI Safety Data Analysis Show more Show less