HSE Design Engineer

NRL; Sharjah; Hybrid; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Sharjah is seeking a Principal Engineer – HSE Design to lead safety design for offshore projects. The role requires over 12 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and proficiency in German and Dutch regulations. Candidates must be adept in HSE design principles and safety equipment. The position supports flexible working arrangements and aims to enhance the energy transition.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in offshore projects.
• Practical experience in offshore platform projects.
• Familiarity with offshore safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop HSE design basis and philosophies.
• Organize and participate in safety workshops.
• Prepare and track project schedules.

Skills

Technical safety and loss prevention

Knowledge of DNV and VdS standards

Proficient in German and Dutch regulations

Strong communication skills

Presentation and training skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.



We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.



Are you ready to bring the right energy to our clientand help us deliver a better future for everyone?





JOB TITLE: Principal Engineer – HSE Design (offshore)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for developing HSE design basis, philosophies, study reports (FERA, CFD, EERA, QRA, RAM, Thermal Plume), equipment specifications, P&ID, layouts, datasheets, hazardous area schedules, fire & gas detector layouts, firewater hydraulics, fire water pump sizing, deluge/spray system design, and procurement of gas suppression systems for Offshore wind Energy platform.
• Organize and actively participate in workshops including HAZID, ENVID, HAZOP, FMECA, RAM, SIL, Bow-Tie, SCE PS, and ALARP.
• Support the Engineering team by providing advance information into German and Dutch regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on spacing, fire ratings, blast requirements, stack/vent height etc.
• Develop inquiry requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and purchase requisitions for specialist studies, as well as safety and fire-fighting equipment.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory authorities, consultants conducting specialized studies, third-party certifying agencies, consortium partners, subcontractors, other discipline engineers, and the project team.
• Prepare and track the project schedule to ensure design activities are completed within allocated manhours and timelines.
• Organize and participate in FAT, SAT, HAT, and offshore commissioning of fire protection and safety systems.
• Assist with field queries during fabrication and commissioning, providing justification notes and calculations.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, ensuring the timely delivery of required documents.
• Contribute to cross-functional and inter-office meetings by providing design input to the Engineering team.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with over 12 years of technical safety and loss prevention experience in offshore projects, with Engineering Companies or Safety Consultants.
• In-depth knowledge of DNV and VdS standards and requirements.
• Proficient in German and Dutch offshore regulations.
• Practical experience in handling offshore platform projects.
• Familiarity with offshore safety equipment such as lifeboats, life rafts, etc.
• Strong presentation, training, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in German and Dutch is an advantage

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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