Lead Technical Safety Engineer

EHIF; Sharjah; On-site; AED 293,000 - 404,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is looking for a Senior Technical Safety Engineer in Sharjah, UAE. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, with expertise in safety engineering methodologies and flare systems design. This role involves working on complex projects to enhance safety measures and optimize system designs, along with opportunities for professional development and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Medical insurance

Group life insurance

Employee share plan

Long service award

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience of Concept / FEED / Detail Engineering project phases.
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform Safety screening of project scopes.
• Conduct Hazardous Area Classification and Safety layout assessments.
• Participate in safety workshops like HAZOP and HAZID.

Skills

Technical Safety Engineering

Hazardous Area Classification

Fire engineering activities

Quantitative Risk Assessments

Flare systems design

Education

BEng or equivalent

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Tools

FlareSim

DNV Phast

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for Senior Technical Safety Engineer to strengthen our team in Sharjah, UAE.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer to strengthen our team in Sharjah.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood has been awarded an Onshore Brownfield project to support an International Client operation for delivering FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning Services. This project focuses on enhancing degassing stations, optimizing flare systems, and integrating low‑carbon solutions to support our client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

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 their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

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 like 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 able to 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 that 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 maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development.
• Must be willing to make occasional visits to Iraq.

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.

Expected

• BEng or equivalent with relevant experience
• Chartered Engineer or recognised equivalent experience preferred
• Experience of Concept / FEED / Detail Engineering project phases
• 8‑10 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).

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.