Senior Specialist - HSE Subsea

Milaha is recruiting a Senior Specialist - HSE Subsea in Doha, Qatar. The role leads HSE and Quality management across offshore marine, subsea, diving, and ROV operations. Candidates require 8-10 years of offshore HSE experience, ISO Lead Auditor certification, NEBOSH Diploma or CMIOSH, and valid BOSIET/H2S OPITO credentials.

This role is responsible for leading and supporting HSE and Quality management across Milaha Offshore & Marine operations, ensuring that business management systems, HSE frameworks and quality standards are effectively implemented and maintained across operational sites. The position provides expert guidance to Project Managers and Business Unit leadership, drives compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and oversees risk management activities, audits, inspections, KPI monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives. It also plays a key role in ensuring the safe execution of AIR/SAT Diving and ROV operations, including the development and review of HIRAs, HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, SWIFT, Bridging Documents, Emergency Response Plans and Safety Cases. The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years of relevant HSE/Quality experience, preferably in offshore projects, with strong hands-on exposure to Diving and ROV operations.

1. Ensure the Milaha Offshore & Marine Business Management Systems, including HSE and Quality frameworks, are effectively communicated, implemented, and maintained across all operational sites. 2. Uphold and maintain accreditations and compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards. 3. Support the development, review, and implementation of departmental operational procedures, risk assessments, and work instructions in alignment with company and regulatory requirements. 4. Lead the planning and facilitation of risk management exercises, including HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS, and SWIFT analyses in coordination with clients and stakeholders. 5. Develop and manage project-specific HSE documentation such as HIRAs, Bridging Documents, Emergency Response Plans, and Safety Cases, ensuring approval, dissemination, and periodic review. 6. Ensure all dive and ROV operations are risk-assessed, documented, and executed by competent personnel using approved equipment and procedures. 7. Monitor and report performance against Quality and HSE KPIs; drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet or exceed contractual and business targets. 8. Maintain and operate client contractual reporting tools, ensuring timely and accurate sharing of HSE and operational statistics across Milaha Offshore & Marine. 9. Conduct regular site visits to assess compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support Line Managers in implementing corrective actions. 10. Drive safety culture across projects and worksites by promoting awareness, leading behavioural safety initiatives, and reinforcing mental health and well-being practices. 11. Provide targeted safety awareness training for site personnel and ensure alignment with best practices and evolving regulatory standards. 12. Perform internal audits, inspections, and gap assessments; support external, client, and regulatory audits, ensuring timely closure of non-conformities and action items. 13. Maintain a current matrix of permitted operations, ensuring alignment with competency and operational control requirements. 14. Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure that training content is relevant, technically validated, and responsive to field realities. 15. Provide expert HSE and operational guidance to Project Managers and Business Unit Leadership to enhance contract delivery and strategic performance.

1. 3-year Full-Time Degree (Associate Degree) or higher. 2. Chartered member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or NEBOSH Diploma (NVQ Level 6 or higher). 3. Technical Diving / ROV qualifications. 4. Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. 5. Advanced / Team Leader Incident Investigation certification (TapRoot / Kelvin TOPSET). 6. Valid offshore certifications (BOSIET / H2S OPITO). 7. Valid full driving license (transferable to Qatari license). 8. 8 to 10 years of industry experience in a similar HSE/Quality role, with strong exposure to offshore projects, AIR/SAT Diving, and ROV operations. 9. Business fluent in English (written and spoken); Arabic is a plus.

By continuously challenging the status quo, Milaha today is a large, diversified holding company with core interests in maritime transport, logistics, port management, and offshore marine services. Milaha is a genuinely diverse company in respect of its offering portfolio and dedicated colleagues.