HSE Head

HSE Head – Mozambique LNG Project
Location: Afungi Site, Mozambique (rotational position)
Project: Mozambique LNG Onshore Project
Contract Type: Long-term contract

About the Project
 Mozambique LNG is a landmark $18 billion project representing a major investment in the region’s energy sector. The onshore facilities include two LNG trains with a combined capacity of 13 mtpa, condensate storage, marine facilities, utilities, and extensive early site infrastructure. With a workforce expected to peak at around 15,000 personnel, this is one of the most significant energy developments in Africa.

Role Overview
The HSE Head ISBL will lead a team of up to 15 professionals and play a key leadership role in ensuring a safe and compliant work environment across the Inside Battery Limits (ISBL) area of the project. The role is predominantly field-based, requiring a strong HSE presence on site to drive safety culture, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to company and contractor HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and inspire strong safety commitment across all teams and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with all project and company HSE requirements.
• Lead by example in implementing HSE initiatives, campaigns, and the Stop Work Authority program.
• Support the achievement of zero-incident targets through proactive engagement and leadership.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure effective risk control and adherence to procedures.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and track corrective actions to closure.
• Review and approve contractor HSE documentation and performance reports.
• Participate and deputize for the HSE Manager as required.

Requirements

• Degree, diploma, or vocational training in Engineering, Construction, or HSE.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HSE within the oil & gas industry, preferably in large-scale EPC projects.
• Proven ability to lead HSE teams and influence a strong safety culture.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); Portuguese or French is an advantage.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.