Master’s in HSE Management Engineering in Industry and Energy
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in HSE Management Engineering in Industry and Energy, with 12 modules covering HSE in the industrial and energy sector, leadership and culture, ISO 45001, environmental and energy management, capital projects, contractors, energy-specific risks, occupational health, reporting, audits and digital HSE, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Organise the HSE function in industrial and energy companies.
Implement ISO 45001, 14001 and 50001 management systems.
Lead improvements in safety culture.
Manage HSE in capital projects and with contractors.
Control risks specific to the energy sector.
Design reliable HSE indicators and reporting.
Plan audits and the digital transformation of HSE.
Who it's for
- HSE directors.
- Industrial safety technicians.
- Environmental managers.
- Project safety coordinators.
- Management system auditors.
- HSE data analysts.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into refining and petrochemicals.
What you'll work with
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management systems)
- ISO 14001 (environmental management systems)
- ISO 50001 (energy management systems)
- Law 31/1995 (Occupational Risk Prevention Act, Spain)
- Royal Decree 171/2004 (coordination of business activities, Spain)
- Directive 2010/75/EU (industrial emissions)
- Royal Decree 614/2001 (electrical risk, Spain)
- ISO 19011 (guidelines for auditing management systems)
- Enablon
- Cority
- Power BI
- SAP EHS
- Intelex
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Specific features of refining, chemicals and power generation1.2Risks in renewables and electricity grids1.3Organisation of the HSE department1.4Lines of defence model1.5Costs of accidents1.6HSE across the value chain1.7Stakeholders and social licence to operate1.8Benchmarking with IOGP and other references1.9Energy transition trends1.10Case study: HSE organisation chart of a utility
2.1Management commitment2.2Leadership visits on site2.3Hudson's maturity model2.4Behaviour and consequences2.5Effective HSE communication2.6Recognition and discipline2.7Participation and consultation2.8Just culture in industry2.9Developing front-line leaders2.10Practical exercise: visible leadership plan
3.1Context and interested parties3.2Policy and roles3.3Planning for risks and opportunities3.4Legal requirements and evaluation of compliance3.5Operational control of critical tasks3.6Emergency preparedness3.7Monitoring, measurement and performance evaluation3.8Nonconformities and actions3.9Migration from OHSAS 180013.10Workshop: risks and opportunities matrix
4.1ISO 14001 and environmental aspects4.2ISO 50001 energy management4.3Integrated environmental permits and their monitoring4.4Industrial emissions and Directive 2010/75/EU4.5Emissions trading4.6ISO 14064 carbon footprint4.7Water and effluents4.8Waste and the circular economy4.9Biodiversity in energy projects4.10Practical exercise: identification of environmental aspects of a power plant
5.1HSE in engineering phases5.2HSE design reviews5.3HAZOP and HAZID studies in projects5.4Construction site health and safety plan5.5Royal Decree 1627/1997 on construction works5.6Coordination of business activities5.7Safe commissioning5.8Pre-startup safety review (PSSR)5.9Handover to operations5.10Case study: HSE plan for the construction of a wind farm
6.1HSE prequalification of contractors6.2HSE requirements in contract clauses6.3Royal Decree 171/2004 on coordination6.4Field supervision6.5Post-contract evaluation of contractor performance6.6Managing subcontracting6.7Integrating contractors into the safety culture6.8Critical suppliers and risk6.9Contract close-out and lessons learned6.10Workshop: contractor prequalification system
7.1Electrical risk and Royal Decree 614/20017.2Arc flash and NFPA 70E7.3Work at height on wind turbines7.4Explosive atmospheres (ATEX)7.5Hydrogen and new energy carriers7.6Batteries and energy storage7.7Installation and maintenance of photovoltaic plants7.8Offshore wind and offshore operations7.9Natural gas and networks7.10Practical exercise: arc flash analysis in a substation
8.1Health surveillance by job role8.2Chemical agents and Royal Decree 374/20018.3Noise and vibration8.4Ergonomics during maintenance shutdowns8.5Psychosocial risks in remote and isolated work8.6Wellbeing and health promotion8.7Shift work8.8Particularly sensitive workers8.9First aid and medical services8.10Case study: health programme in a refinery
9.1Frequency and severity rates9.2Leading HSE performance indicators9.3HSE dashboards9.4Non-financial reporting9.5GRI 403 occupational health and safety9.6Environmental indicators for emissions and waste9.7HSE data quality9.8HSE management software9.9Trend analysis9.10Practical exercise: HSE dashboard in Power BI
10.1Audit programme10.2Statutory legal audits10.3ISO 19011 guidelines for auditing10.4Insurance audits10.5Labour Inspectorate requirements10.6Managing findings10.7HSE due diligence in acquisitions10.8Supplier audits10.9Verification of reporting10.10Workshop: legal audit of occupational risk prevention
11.1Safety sensors and wearables11.2Computer vision for PPE11.3Digital twins and risk11.4Drones for inspection11.5Predictive incident analytics11.6Mobile reporting apps11.7Virtual reality for training11.8Cybersecurity and physical security11.9Managing digital change11.10Case study: computer vision pilot in a plant
12.1Industrial or energy company12.2Maturity assessment of the HSE system12.3Analysis of culture and leadership12.4Legal compliance review12.5Contractor management plan12.6Indicators and dashboard12.7Improvement roadmap12.8Budget prioritisation of HSE investments12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online learning on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Enablon, Cority, Power BI, SAP EHS and Intelex, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: audits of HSE management systems, dashboard implementation and contractor evaluations. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, Law 31/1995, Royal Decree 171/2004, Directive 2010/75/EU, Royal Decree 614/2001, ISO 19011.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Enablon, Cority, Power BI, SAP EHS and Intelex, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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