Lead Process Safety Engineer

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer. This role involves leading process safety and HSE engineering activities for oil and gas projects, preparing safety documents, and coordinating with third parties. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, a Master's degree in a relevant field, and strong knowledge of international safety standards. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, as you will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with a focus on process safety.
• Valid certification from a recognized institution.
• Familiarity with international safety standards in the oil and gas sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all aspects of process safety and HSE engineering activities.
• Prepare and review safety documents and participate in workshops.
• Identify potential HSE issues and implement preventive measures.

Skills

Safety engineering

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Proactive problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

The Senior Process Safety Engineer will lead and support all aspects of process safety and HSE engineering activities for oil and gas projects. This role involves preparing and reviewing safety documents, coordinating workshops, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with international process safety standards throughout all project phases. The position requires close collaboration with clients, contractors, and third-party consultants to ensure HSE deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and actively participate in engineering safety documents and workshops, including HAZID, HAZOP, IPF, LOPA, HER, Bow-Tie, ALARP, and HSE Case Deliberation.
• Review and contribute to Fire & Gas (F&G) Mapping Reports, Firefighting Specifications, Passive Fire Protection Specifications, Fire Water Demand Reports, and Fire Zone Layout Drawings.
• Coordinate with third parties to prepare HSE engineering documents, including Noise Assessment Reports, RAM Reports, Emergency Response Plans (ERP), and safety safeguards for emergency plant scenarios.
• Prepare close-out reports related to HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and other process safety assessments.
• Develop philosophy and calculation reports for flare systems, including thermal radiation and dispersion analysis.
• Identify potential HSE issues across all project stages and implement preventive measures during the engineering phase.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients, contractors, and third parties to ensure workshops and reports are delivered smoothly and on time.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Safety, Chemical Engineering, Oil & Gas Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Valid certification from a recognized internal or international institution.
• Minimum 15 years of experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong familiarity with international engineering and safety standards relevant to Process Safety in the oil and gas sector.
• Experience in at least 2 EPCC/EPCIC onshore projects as a process safety leader or engineer.
• Proactive, open-minded, and cheerful with excellent learning, communication, organizational, and execution skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong responsibility, teamwork, and coordination capabilities.

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