HSE DESIGN ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced HSE Design Engineer. The successful candidate will have a strong background in technical safety design, particularly within the oil & gas industry. Responsibilities include preparing HSE engineering deliverables, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience and familiarity with design tools like AutoCAD and SmartPlant. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on major industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in HSE / Technical Safety Design.
• Familiarity with international HSE design codes and standards.
• Experience with ADNOC, Aramco, QatarEnergy or similar clients is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review HSE engineering deliverables.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Support safety studies and audits during project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and international standards.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders on design reviews.

Skills

Technical safety design

Loss prevention

Fire protection systems

Hazard identification

Risk assessments

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Safety or related discipline)

Tools

AutoCAD

SmartPlant

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented HSE Design Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical safety design loss prevention and fire protection systems with proven experience in FEED and detailed design phases for major industrial projects such as oil & gas petrochemical or energy facilities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and review HSE engineering deliverables including: Fire & gas detection layouts Escape route and safety signage layouts Firewater system layouts and hydraulic calculations Hazardous area classification drawings Safety equipment location layouts Cause & Effect diagrams
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments (HAZID HAZOP SIL QRA) in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Participate in and support safety studies and audits during project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical specifications data sheets and design basis documents for HSE systems.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications local regulations and international standards (NFPA API ISO IEC OHSAS/ISO 45001 etc.).
• Interface with process piping electrical civil and instrumentation teams to ensure integrated design.
• Review vendor documents related to fire protection gas detection and safety equipment.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders on design reviews and approvals.
• Provide support during procurement construction and commissioning phases as needed.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Chemical Mechanical Safety or related discipline).
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in HSE / Technical Safety Design preferably in oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
• Familiarity with international HSE design codes and standards: NFPA API ISO IEC OHSAS/ISO 45001 etc.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD SmartPlant or other relevant design tools.
• Experience with ADNOC Aramco QatarEnergy or similar clients is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of firewater demand calculations fire protection philosophies and hazardous area classification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) or equivalent is an advantage

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