Avanceon is a multinational corporation which specializes in automation, control systems integration, energy management solutions, and support services. With offices in Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, it has established a significant market presence. Over its 24-year history, Avanceon has evolved into a comprehensive provider offering automation, energy management, service, and maintenance solutions. Through its extensive experience and diverse client base, including major blue-chip companies, it has garnered strong credentials and expertise in the industry.
The HSE Lead will be responsible for leading and managing Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance across Avanceon Fueling Solutions' nationwide operations, ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements, client HSE standards, and company policies.
The role will oversee HSE management for installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibration, inspection, and field service activities associated with fuel retail infrastructure and automation systems across multiple locations. The HSE Lead will work closely with operations, engineering, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure safe execution of work while promoting a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities:HSE Leadership
- Lead the implementation of HSE Management Systems across all field operations.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement, and visible leadership.
- Provide technical HSE support to project managers, engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
- Ensure consistent implementation of corporate HSE objectives across all operating regions.
Operational HSE Management
Provide HSE oversight for activities including:
- Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) installation and commissioning
- Fuel station maintenance and service activities
- Electrical and instrumentation works
- Fuel dispensing system maintenance
- Underground tank and piping works
- Calibration and testing activities
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Civil works associated with fuel system modifications
- Contractor-managed maintenance activities
Risk Management
- Review and approve Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.
- Ensure implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) requirements.
- Verify controls for:
- Hot Work
- Electrical Isolation (LOTO)
- Excavation
- Confined Space Entry
- Work at Height
- Lifting Operations
- Breaking Containment
- Hazardous Area Operations
Site Compliance
- Conduct routine HSE inspections across nationwide operational sites.
- Perform planned and unannounced field audits.
- Ensure compliance with client HSE procedures and contractual requirements.
- Monitor corrective action closure and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contractor Management
- Evaluate contractor HSE competency.
- Conduct contractor HSE inductions.
- Monitor contractor compliance during execution.
- Participate in contractor performance evaluations.
Incident Management
- Lead incident, near miss and unsafe condition investigations.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis.
- Ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Share lessons learned across all operational teams.
Training & Competency
- Deliver HSE induction programs.
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety campaigns.
- Develop annual HSE training plans.
- Monitor competency requirements for field personnel.
Emergency Preparedness
- Develop emergency response procedures.
- Coordinate emergency drills.
- Support operational teams during emergencies.
- Liaise with emergency response agencies where required.
Environmental Management
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Monitor hazardous waste handling and disposal.
- Promote spill prevention and pollution control.
- Support sustainability and environmental initiatives.
Client Interface
- Act as the primary HSE focal point during client meetings, audits, inspections, and HSE reviews.
- Prepare HSE performance reports and dashboards.
- Support business development by demonstrating strong HSE governance and operational excellence.
Mandatory:
- Bachelor's Degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- or equivalent engineering discipline
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of HSE experience within the Oil & Gas industry.
- Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site field operations.
- Experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance, or servicing of fuel retail, terminal, pipeline, or petroleum facilities.
- Experience managing HSE performance for geographically dispersed field teams.
Preferred:
- Retail fuel station operations
- Fuel automation systems
- Instrumentation and control systems
- Electrical maintenance
- Facility management contracts
- Nationwide service operations
- Multi-client operational environments
Professional Certifications
Mandatory
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
Preferred
- NEBOSH International Diploma (IDip)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Incident Investigation Training
Technical Knowledge
Strong knowledge of:
- Petroleum retail safety requirements
- Fuel handling hazards
- Hazardous Area Classification (ATEX/IECEx principles)
- Permit to Work Systems
- Electrical Safety
- Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
- Contractor Safety Management
- Behaviour-Based Safety
- Emergency Response
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Chemical Handling
- Fire Prevention & Protection
- Defensive Driving & Journey Management
- Working Alone and Lone Worker Controls
Competencies
- Safety Leadership
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Client relationship management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Planning and coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Ability to influence safe behaviours
- High level of integrity and professionalism
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Zero fatalities and high-potential incidents.
- Reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Lost Time Injuries (LTI).
- Timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
- HSE audit and inspection compliance.
- PTW and risk assessment compliance.
- HSE training completion rate.
- Contractor HSE performance.
- Client HSE audit ratings.
- Regulatory compliance across all operational locations.
- Quality and timeliness of HSE reporting.
Working Conditions
- Based in Lahore with frequent travel across Pakistan to support operational sites.
- Availability to travel on short notice and provide HSE support during emergency call-outs or critical maintenance activities.
- Willingness to work outside standard office hours when operational requirements demand.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years HSE experience in the Oil & Gas industry
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
- Experience supporting multi-site field operations and geographically dispersed field teams
- Experience with installation, commissioning, maintenance, or servicing of fuel retail, terminal, pipeline, or petroleum facilities
- Knowledge and application of Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA)/JHA, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements
- Competence in managing Hot Work, Electrical Isolation (LOTO), Confined Space, Work at Height, Lifting Operations, Excavation, and Hazardous Area operations
- Ability to lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions
- Deliver HSE training, inductions, toolbox talks and develop annual HSE training plans
- Based in Lahore with willingness and availability for frequent travel across Pakistan and emergency call-outs
- NEBOSH International Diploma (IDip)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP), ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, First Aid & CPR, Incident Investigation Training
- Experience with retail fuel station operations, fuel automation systems, and instrumentation & control systems
What We Do
Avanceon is the leading provider of automation, control systems integration, proprietary energy management solutions and support services. It has a strong market footprint through its offices in Dubai - UAE (covering Middle East), Lahore - Pakistan (covering South Asia) and Exton, Pennsylvania - United States of America (covering North America). Avanceon is also among the select group of ‘certified members’ of Control System Integrators Association (‘CSIA’) and is also listed on the Control Engineering Magazine’s System Integrator Hall of Fame.Avanceon has been in the automation business for the last 24 years and has transformed into a 360 degree solution provider for automation, energy management, service and maintenance. Servicing clients over a span of two decades, Avanceon has completed several projects for major blue chip companies enabling it to earn strong credentials, move up the learning curve and develop a diverse client base. Going forward, it intends to capitalize on its core strengths to expand its footprint in the Middle East by setting up offices in Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Oman.
