Lead Technical Safety Engineer

EHIF; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Lead Technical Safety Engineer in Dubai, UAE, with occasional site trips to Iraq. The ideal candidate should possess over 15 years of oil and gas experience, including flare systems design expertise. Responsibilities encompass safety screening, conducting HAZOP studies, and coordinating with design teams. The company offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in a dynamic project environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Employee share plan

Long service award

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East is an advantage.
• Experience of concept, FEED, detail engineering project phases.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety screening of project scopes.
• Conduct HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies.
• Provide technical support to site as required.

Skills

Technical Safety & Loss Prevention engineering methodologies

Hazardous Area Classification

Fire engineering activities

F&G mapping

Risk Assessments

Flare systems design

Education

BEng or equivalent with relevant experience

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Tools

FlareSim

DNV Phast

Job description

Wood is recruiting a Lead Technical Safety Engineer to strengthen our team in Dubai, UAE with occasional site trips to Basra, Iraq.

About the role

Lead Technical Safety Engineer to strengthen our team in Dubai, UAE. The role requires occasional site trips to Iraq if required by the client.

Our Clients and Projects

EPC Project involves the upgrade of produced water, wash water, and fire‑fighting systems across all the Rumaila degassing stations. This project will deliver compliant, reliable systems through a combination of repair, upgrade, and replacement activities, aligned with the client’s strategy.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of Technical Safety & Loss Prevention engineering methodologies, software systems, and design practices as they relate to FEED, detail design, construction, commissioning, and plant start‑up.
• Perform safety screening of project scopes.
• Hands‑on experience of conducting Hazardous Area Classification, safety layout assessment, emergency escape route assessment.
• Experience in fire engineering activities such as fire zone determination, firewater demand calculations and firewater network hydraulics.
• Participating and preparing reports for project HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies and other safety workshops when required.
• Able to perform Physical Hazard Effects (PHE) modelling and review Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA).
• Experience in conducting F&G mapping.
• Co‑ordinating with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre‑commissioning and start‑up.
• Providing technical support to site as required.
• Producing and reviewing specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports and design calculations; ensuring they conform to engineering quality, competence and project management systems.
• Attend client meetings and communicate issues with lead engineer as required.
• Ensure self‑awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments.
• Thorough awareness of international codes and standards.
• Actively maintain own competence according to standards and pursue continuous professional development.
• Must be willing to make occasional visits to Iraq.

Expected

• BEng or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Chartered Engineer or recognised equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience of concept, FEED, detail engineering project phases.
• 15+ years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage.
• Experience in flare systems design is a must.
• Candidate shall have strong knowledge and experience using the following software packages (FlareSim, DNV Phast).

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
• Medical insurance: ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Group life and personal accident insurance: the company provides life assurance cover.
• The employee share plan: gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company.
• Long service award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating long service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate its appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5‑year service milestones.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com