HoD HSSE Center of Excellence

Overview of the Company

OMV Petrom is the largest energy company in South-Eastern Europe, being active on every aspect of the energy value chain: from wells, producing oil and gas, to refining and fuels distribution, gas supply and power generation & supply. We provide the energy for day-to-day modern life: fuels for mobility, light and heat. We believe that we can only evolve with a diverse mix of employees and by ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Our Business | OMVPetrom.com

At OMV Petrom, we have a long tradition of responsible behavior towards employees, the environment and society. Sustainability means a focus on conducting the business responsibly, efficiently and in an innovative way. We are committed to create long-term value for the company and our stakeholders, while respecting the environment and, supporting the communities in which we operate.

Sustainability | OMVPetrom.com

Your tasks

- Provides functional leadership and direction for HSSE assurance, reporting and analytics activities across OMV Group;

- Strengthen Group-wide risk transparency by monitoring leading/lagging indicators, early warning mechanisms, and predictive analytics;

- Provide objective oversight to the business, ensuring robust, risk-based assurance across all OMV Group operations;

- Defines and drives the strategic roadmap for HSSE assurance, reporting and analytics across OMV Group. Accountable for defining, governing and continuously improving Group-wide HSSE assurance, reporting and performance management frameworks;

- Develop and maintain OMV Group HSSE metrics and dashboards enabling transparent, data-driven insights for executive governance;

- Drive systematic knowledge exchange and lessons-learned processes across the OMV Group;

- Maximize the use of AI, digital tools, and automation to enhance risk detection, data integrity, and decision support;

- Leads and coordinates a global network of HSSE subject matter experts and key stakeholders;

- Translates OMV Group HSSE strategy into governance mechanisms, processes and performance standards;

- Lead Process Safety Management initiatives by implementing and continuously improving safety frameworks, while driving strategic objectives, performance indicators, and risk management practices that support organizational goals;

- Provide deep technical & process safety expertise aligned with OMV’s risk profile and business priorities.

Your profile

- Master’s degree: Engineering, Safety, Process Safety or a related technical field; Additional qualifications in risk management, process safety, or HSSE leadership are a strong asset;

- Relevant professional experience: more than 15 years; Minimum of 15 years work experience in HSSE and 10 years leadership experience, including the management of multidisciplinary teams within the oil and gas, energy, or other high-hazard, highly regulated industries.

- Exceptional leadership, coaching and team building capabilities;

- Excellent ability to develop experts, build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability;

- Significant experience in the petroleum/oil & gas industry;

- Excellent communication, coordination and presentation skills;

- Knowledge of HSE Management System (ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and ISO 18000);

- Knowledge of EU legislative requirements – relevant for HSSE domain;

- Holistic understanding of strategy from corporate to field management;

- High proficiency in digital tools, data analytics, and AI-enabled decision support;

- Fluent in English.

What OMV Petrom can offer you

- Long weekend plans are always welcome - on Friday, our office hours end at 14.00.

- You can rely on a health insurance that covers medical treatment in a variety of private medical clinics.

- You can work from home, if the work activity allows.

- The number of your days off increase according to your work experience so that you'll enjoy more free time.

- We aim to make your vacation days happier, by paying each vacation day double.

- Are you a top performer? Your work can be rewarded each three months based on performance results.

- Additional days off and various financial support for different events like marriage, child birth, etc.

- Access to LinkedIn Learning and a variety of development programs.

- Do you prefer cars or bikes? We have free private covered parking.