PMC Specialist Technical Safety Engineer
Wood
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Job summary
Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Specialist Technical Safety Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead safety and loss prevention across the project lifecycle for high-profile energy projects.
You will identify hazards, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with regulatory and client standards while driving ALARP demonstrations and robust risk management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Typically 15+ years of experience in Technical Safety, Loss Prevention, Process Safety, or HSE Engineering within oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, refining, offshore, or energy projects.
- Extensive experience in conducting and facilitating HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, QRA, Bow-Tie Analysis, ERA, and Fire Risk Assessments.
- Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), risk assessment methodologies, and hazard identification techniques.
- Proven experience with consequence and risk modeling software such as PHAST, SAFETI, FLACS, PHA-Pro, or equivalent tools.
- Strong understanding of Safety-in-Design (SiD) and Inherently Safer Design (ISD) principles.
- Experience in hazardous area classification, facility siting studies, etc.
- Professional certifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma, CFSE, CSP, CEng, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical safety software applications.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate technical safety and risk assessment studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, QRA, Bow-Tie, Fire Risk Assessments).
- Identify process, operational, and facility hazards and recommend risk mitigation measures.
- Review engineering designs to ensure safety compliance with standards and regulations.
- Develop and review Technical Safety, Loss Prevention, Fire Protection, and Emergency Response philosophies.
- Conduct consequence modeling, risk assessments, and ALARP demonstrations.
- Review hazardous area classifications, fire & gas detection, firewater, and ESD systems.
- Promote Safety-in-Design and ISD throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participate in plot plan reviews, siting studies, evacuation analyses, and human factors evaluations.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve safety issues.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements and international codes.
- Monitor closure of safety actions and risk mitigation measures.
- Support project risk registers and safety-critical element registers.
- Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and audits.
- Prepare technical safety reports and risk documentation.
- Provide guidance to junior safety engineers and project team members.
- Promote process safety and environmental protection across projects.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Specialist Technical Safety Engineer having a proven track record in providing technical safety and loss prevention expertise throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that facilities are designed, constructed, commissioned, and operated safely in compliance with regulatory requirements, client standards, and industry best practices for a high-profile client.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Specialist Technical Safety Engineer having a proven track record in providing technical safety and loss prevention expertise throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that facilities are designed, constructed, commissioned, and operated safely in compliance with regulatory requirements, client standards, and industry best practices for a high-profile client.
Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- 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
- End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
- 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’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
- 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
- Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
To provide specialist technical safety and loss prevention expertise throughout the project lifecycle by identifying, assessing, and mitigating process, operational, and environmental risks, ensuring that facilities are designed, constructed, commissioned, and operated safely in compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices, while protecting personnel, assets, and the environment.
- Lead and facilitate technical safety and risk assessment studies, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, QRA, Bow-Tie Analysis, and Fire Risk Assessments.
- Identify process, operational, and facility hazards and recommend effective risk mitigation measures.
- Review and assess engineering designs, layouts, and technical documents to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Develop and review Technical Safety, Loss Prevention, Fire Protection, and Emergency Response philosophies.
- Conduct consequence modeling, risk assessments, and ALARP demonstrations to support design decisions.
- Review and validate hazardous area classifications, fire & gas detection systems, firewater systems, and emergency shutdown (ESD) systems.
- Apply and promote Safety-in-Design (SiD) and Inherently Safer Design (ISD) principles throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participate in plot plan reviews, facility siting studies, escape route analyses, evacuation assessments, and human factors evaluations.
- Review contractor and vendor technical safety deliverables and provide specialist recommendations.
- Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and operations teams to resolve safety-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, international codes, standards, and local regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and track the closure of technical safety actions, recommendations, and risk mitigation measures.
- Support development and maintenance of project risk registers and safety-critical element registers.
- Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, operational readiness assessments, and project audits.
- Support regulatory submissions, client reviews, and independent safety verification activities.
- Prepare technical safety reports, risk assessment documentation, and management presentations.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior safety engineers and project team members.
- Promote a strong culture of process safety, asset integrity, environmental protection, and continuous improvement across the project.
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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Typically 15+ years of experience in Technical Safety, Loss Prevention, Process Safety, or HSE Engineering within oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, refining, offshore, or energy projects.
- Extensive experience in conducting and facilitating HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, QRA, Bow-Tie Analysis, ERA, and Fire Risk Assessments.
- Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), risk assessment methodologies, and hazard identification techniques.
- Proven experience with consequence and risk modeling software such as PHAST, SAFETI, FLACS, PHA-Pro, or equivalent tools.
- Strong understanding of Safety-in-Design (SiD) and Inherently Safer Design (ISD) principles.
- Expertise in fire protection systems, firewater networks, fire & gas detection systems, emergency shutdown (ESD) systems, and safety-critical elements.
- Experience in hazardous area classification, facility siting studies, escape and evacuation analysis, and human factors engineering.
- Thorough knowledge of international codes and standards such as IEC, API, NFPA, ISO, CCPS, OSHA, and company-specific standards.
- Ability to review plot plans, layouts, PFDs, P&IDs, cause-and-effect charts, and safety philosophies.
- Experience in ALARP demonstrations, risk registers, and safety case development.
- Strong analytical, technical report-writing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, and project teams.
- Professional certifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma, CFSE, CSP, CEng, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical safety software applications.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Experience in EPC/PMC project environments and working with international clients and regulatory authorities is preferred.
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
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.
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