HSSE Manager – FPSO

OCS Services is seeking an experienced HSSE Manager – FPSO to lead Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) management for offshore FPSO operations.

This role will act as the focal point for all HSEQ matters, ensuring operational integrity, regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement of safety culture across FPSO operations. The position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible offshore operations.

OCS Services is a seasoned player in the oil and gas industry, delivering world-class services across offshore and onshore operations. As a joint venture between Planet Energy and BW Offshore, we specialize in Operations & Maintenance, Asset Integrity Management, and Integrated Crew Management. With global operations spanning Singapore, India, UAE, Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria, we are strategically positioned to support energy production safely, sustainably, and reliably. Our expertise, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to sustainability enable us to drive excellence in complex energy projects around the world.

At OCS, we’re guided by four core values that define everything we do – trust, driven, care, and innovation.

Learn more at: www.ocs.services

We are looking for a highly capable HSE Manager – FPSO to support offshore operations by driving HSEQ excellence, process safety culture, and operational risk management across FPSO assets.

This role will work closely with offshore operations teams, clients, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure all HSEQ activities are effectively implemented and continuously improved.

• Act as the focal point for Clients and FPSO Operations on all HSEQ matters.
• Manage internal and external HSEQ interfaces across offshore operations.
• Promote strong Operational and Asset Integrity culture through visible leadership and engagement.
• Conduct HSE inductions for onshore personnel, contractors, and long-term visitors.
• Manage day-to-day HSEQ activities ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated to ALARP principles.
• Maintain oversight of operational risks to ensure FPSO activities remain within acceptable risk levels.
• Lead and manage incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and lessons learned are shared across the organization.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, certification, class, and flag state requirements.
• Manage and maintain the Regulatory Compliance Register.
• Ensure the effectiveness and readiness of Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for the FPSO and shore base operations.Ensure the effectiveness and readiness of Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for the FPSO and shore base operations.
• Manage the Operational Performance Standard (OPS) ensuring Safety Critical Elements (SCEs), Production Critical Elements (PCEs), and Environmental Critical Elements (ECEs) remain compliant and functional.
• Drive achievement of HSE KPIs and Focus Areas.
• Facilitate HAZID, ENVID, and risk assessment workshops as part of the Management of Change (MoC) process.
• Lead Assurance and Verification Audits both offshore and onshore, ensuring timely close-out of audit actions.
• Coordinate with the Company Security Officer (CSO) regarding security protocols and implementation.
• Support budgeting and expenditure control activities related to HSEQ operations.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in offshore Oil & Gas operations..
• Previous experience in FPSO operations is strongly preferred.
• Strong background in Process Safety Management and offshore operational risk management.
• Experience implementing Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs.
• Familiarity with safety studies and risk assessments.
• Experience working in a similar role within an Operating Company environment.
• Exposure to multinational offshore environments is desirable.

• Strong understanding of:
  • HSEQ management systems
  • Operational risk management
  • Process safety principles
  • Offshore regulatory compliance
  • Quality management processes
• Knowledge of:
  • Classification Society requirements
  • Flag State regulations
  • SOLAS
  • MARPOL
  • STCW
  • Offshore international standards and best practices

• Proven leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Delivery-oriented with a pragmatic problem-solving approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage with clients, auditors, offshore teams, and regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrates flexibility, reliability, and a delivery-focused mindset.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

This role supports offshore FPSO operations and may require periodic offshore visits to ensure HSEQ compliance, operational assurance, and audit activities.

• Opportunity to work on a complex offshore FPSO asset within a global operations environment.
• Exposure to high-voltage electrical systems and advanced reliability programs.
• Collaborative and safety-focused work culture.
• Opportunities to lead technical improvements in electrical system reliability and operational performance.