Lead Process Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading oil and gas consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Process Safety Engineer to lead process safety and HSE engineering activities. This position requires a master's degree, 15 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, and familiarity with international safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing safety documents and ensuring compliance throughout project phases while collaborating with clients and contractors. This role is pivotal in identifying HSE issues and implementing preventive measures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Safety, Chemical Engineering, or Oil & Gas Engineering.
• Valid certification from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and participate in engineering safety documents and workshops.
• Review Fire & Gas Mapping Reports and Firefighting Specifications.
• Coordinate HSE engineering documents with third parties.

Skills

Process Safety Engineering

HSE Standards Compliance

Risk Assessment

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Safety or related discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

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.