HSE Superintendent - Gas Onshore Plant

About the role

Saipem, a global engineering and construction company for the energy and infrastructure sectors, is hiring an HSE Superintendent for its Gas Onshore Plant in Luanda, Angola. The role ensures the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety and environmental standards, with close supervision of the Safety Department so that work complies with company policies, legal requirements and industry best practice.

Key responsibilities

• Support engineering and construction teams in risk management activities such as HAZOP, HAZID, risk assessments and hazard and effect management.
• Lead quantitative risk assessments (QRA) for high-risk operations.
• Lead or support incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Organize emergency response drills and simulations, including fire, confined space and chemical spill scenarios.
• Plan and conduct QHSE audits of project sites, subcontractors and vendors.
• Monitor and analyze QHSE performance and prepare reports for corporate and client organizations.
• Ensure the FPSO Kaombo HSE management system, procedures and instructions are implemented and kept up to date, and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
• Ensure HSE reporting and recordkeeping are done correctly and recorded in the AMOS system, and keep HSE documentation organized and updated.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• Postgraduate specialization in QHSE management, sustainability or risk management preferred.
• 8-15 years of QHSE experience, with at least 5 years in managerial or supervisory roles in oil & gas, petrochemical or NGC projects.
• Portuguese and professional English.
• Must live in Angola and hold a valid residence card, as sponsorship is not offered.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Angolan regulations, Navy and TOTAL requirements and offshore safety/HSE guidelines.
• Proficiency in risk assessment, safe job analysis, incident notification and investigation, and use of work management, operating procedure and emergency preparedness systems.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, client-specific HSE requirements and Microsoft tools.

What we offer

• A fixed-term contract.
• Health insurance covering the employee and up to four direct dependents.
• Promotions and performance bonuses based on clear objectives and results.
• Skills development, career growth and a collaborative culture.