Principal Safety Engineer - Offshore (Detailed Engineering)

WorleyParsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons is seeking a Principal Safety Engineer for Offshore projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves leading HSE compliance efforts for complex engineering projects, ensuring adherence to safety legislation, and managing project deliverables on time.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and extensive experience in Oil & Gas projects, particularly in HSE Design and Risk Assessments. A commitment to safety and quality is required, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 13-15 years of technical safety experience, preferably 20+ years overall.
• Hands-on experience in Oil & Gas Engineering Projects.
• Knowledge of UAE and International safety legislations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract, code, and legislation on HSE & Process Safety.
• Prepare Project HSE Plan and execute assessments.
• Review design documents for HSE compliance.

Skills

HSE Design

Risk Assessments

Process Safety

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

PIPENET

Job description

Job Description - Principal Safety Engineer - Offshore (Detailed Engineering) (ABU026G)

Principal Safety Engineer - Offshore (Detailed Engineering) - ABU026G

Company: Worley

Purpose: General stewardship of design project(s) ensuring compliance with contract, code and legislation on all technical matters specific to HSE & Process Safety.

Responsibilities

• Project management, production of project deliverables on time and to budget. Preparation of proposals, man hour estimates & execution methodology.
• Identification of HSE requirements for a given project, planning and implementation of associated activities.
• Assist Lead Engineer with project management duties throughout the project duration.
• Preparation of Project HSE Plan, Project HSE / Loss Prevention, F&G Philosophy documents.
• Scoping, coordinating and following up HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, PHSER & 3D Models and other project technical reviews.
• Review of design documents and plans – across all disciplines – to ensure HSE compliance and to identify specific hazards.
• Preparation of Hazardous Area Schedules, Passive fire protection schedules and layouts.
• Fire and gas detection - philosophy, Cause and Effects, layout and specification/datesheets.
• Preparation of Active Fire Protection / Passive Fire Protection system design deliverables.
• Firewater System Design – Demand Calculations, performing Steady State and Transient Hydraulic Analysis (using PIPENET), P&IDs and Layouts, Deluge / Foam System, Sprinkler System Design, etc.
• Ensure ADNOC Offshore engineering practices or recognised other offshore engineering practices applicable to safety & risk design are adopted.
• Development of design and operational engineering studies in the areas Safety & Risk, Process Safety, Loss Prevention etc.
• Application of latest ADNOC Corporate Practices, HSE Manuals, AGPS / AIPS Standards, ADNOC offshore guidelines, other international codes including NFPA, EI and API, etc.
• Preparation and management of both Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessments, including application of dispersion, fire and / or explosion models, COMAH / Safety Case, flare radiation studies, risk ranking, EERA, ESSA, TRIA, HSEIA etc.
• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Worley's Quality Assurance system relevant to the Business Unit.
• Safety – Responsible for personal safety safe working practices for the Business Unit. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in recognised university or Engineering Institutions, BSc Hons in Engineering or related degree, membership of a relevant Engineering Institution or similar. Knowledge of applicable UAE and International safety legislations.
• Minimum of 13-15 years technical safety – HSE Design / Loss Prevention Engineering experience, preferably 20+ years overall.
• Hands‑on experience in Oil & Gas Feasibility, Pre‑FEED, FEED & Detailed Engineering Projects especially for major Offshore platform / complex.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.