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• Inspire teams and shape a strong safety culture on-site.
• Manage risks, incidents, and emergency preparedness every day.
• Operate confidently in a high-stakes, fast-paced oil & gas project.

About the Role:


We are seeking an experienced HSE Superintendent to lead health, safety, and environmental operations on a major oil and gas project in Papua New Guinea. In this hands-on, rotational role, you will manage a team of HSE professionals, coordinate with contractors, and ensure all activities are carried out safely and in compliance with company and industry standards.


You will champion HSE culture on-site, oversee risk assessments, emergency preparedness, incident management, and permit-to-work systems, while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a challenging, high-stakes environment where your expertise directly impacts personnel safety, environmental protection, and project success.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Lead HSE operations, liaising with contractors and managing HSE teams, including Officers, PTW Coordinators, Fire Team Leaders, and ERT.
• Ensure all activities comply with HSE rules, regulations, and industry standards, prioritizing personnel safety and environmental protection.
• Promote and strengthen HSE culture on-site through awareness campaigns, training, and leadership by example.
• Oversee risk assessments, Permit to Work (PTW) system, and management of Downgraded Situations (DGS) and derogations.
• Organize and conduct HSE audits, life-saving checks, inspections, and emergency preparedness exercises.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and continuous HSE improvement initiatives.
• Maintain operational readiness of safety equipment, emergency teams, and HSE boards; ensure all personnel are trained and compliant.
• Prepare and deliver HSE reports, meetings, and briefings to management; keep leadership fully informed on site HSE matters.
• Support RSES in implementing safe operations and building a robust HSE culture across the project.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as HSE Superintendent.
• Minimum 10 years of site experience in HSE.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in an Oil and Gas company.
• Technical education of minimum 3 years.

If this role is the next step in your exciting career, please register your interest by clicking APPLY NOW and submitting your most recent CV in Microsoft Word format with a letter of interest.

Our client's priority is to provide opportunities to high performing candidates for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#24455" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.