Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.
Join one of the world's largest LNG developments, the Mozambique LNG Project. A world-class onshore LNG project located at the Afungi site in Northern Mozambique.
This is a senior leadership role with full operational ownership of Health, Safety, Environment and Emergency Response across one of the most significant energy developments currently under construction.
Reporting into the site leadership team, you will be a key member of the Site Emergency Management Team and play a central role in delivering the onshore facilities safely through construction and into operations.
• Accountable for the safe delivery of the onshore facilities through the construction phase and handover to operations, in line with the approved schedule and cost.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure safe, on-time execution and delivery of a fit-for-purpose facility.
• Champion a strong HSE culture across the Company and EPC Contractor teams, leading by example to inspire safety commitment and drive behavioural change.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE requirements across site works to maintain a healthy and safe working environment.
• Provide operational oversight of HSE, Emergency Response, Environment and Health functions across the site.
• Support the Site Director in overall site management and act as a key member of the Site Emergency Management Team.
• Promptly notify site leadership of accidents and incidents in line with company procedures, and participate in incident investigations as required.
• Lead, develop and motivate the site HSE team — fostering teamwork, trust, and professional development.
• Spend significant time in the field to maintain a full understanding of HSE risks and the control measures being implemented.
• Promote company safety standards and Stop Work Authority at every level.
• Prepare and maintain project HSE improvement plans and targets.
• Ensure unsafe acts and conditions are recorded promptly, with corrective and preventive actions tracked through to closure.
• Conduct and document regular inspections of contractor work locations against their health and safety plans and contractual requirements.
• Review company and contractor site-specific procedures and verify that contractors operate to their agreed processes and systems.
• Oversee the monitoring and reporting of contractor HSSE performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all mandatory training is completed within agreed timescales.
• Ensure periodic review of incidents by site leadership and contractors through the established HSE committee.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent); an advanced degree or recognised professional HSE qualifications are preferred.
• Minimum 15 years’ HSE experience, including at least 5 years at management level.
• Minimum 5 years on large greenfield projects — LNG liquefaction (strong requirement), GTL, petrochemical, refinery, or gas processing / feedstock plants.
• Strong HSE culture and proven safety leadership, with the ability to influence critical decisions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to develop, motivate and inspire behavioural change across multidisciplinary teams.
• Full understanding of the areas critical to large, complex projects: safety, environment, work organisation, cost, schedule, quality, organisational competence and reputational risk.
• Strong written and verbal English is required.
• Portuguese or French is advantageous.
IOTA Group is a global leader in service delivery, redefining international deployment and local integration with over 40 years of expertise.
Based in Switzerland near Geneva, we operate through a network of subsidiaries, ensuring agility and compliance with both local requirements and global standards.
Our network includes over 100,000 consultants worldwide, offering unparalleled expertise to help clients succeed in cross-border projects.
Committed to excellence, we prioritize integrity and transparency, working as strategic partners to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique demands of each country. By combining local talent with expatriate expertise, we ensure seamless project execution while adhering to strict ethical and legal standards.
With operations in more than 120 countries, we provide comprehensive services, including talent acquisition, workforce deployment, and local integration, all designed to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
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We also offer end-to-end logistics support, such as travel coordination, accommodation, and administrative processes like visas and work permits.
These services free our clients to focus on their core operations, confident that their workforce management is in expert hands.
With a proven track record across diverse industries, we have become trusted partners to businesses worldwide, transforming challenges into opportunities and fostering long-term success.
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