PROCESS DESIGNER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced Process Safety Designer for a critical role in Abu Dhabi. You will support the engineering team by developing and delivering high-quality process safety designs for a major onshore oil and gas project.

The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Engineering Design, a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD. Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in drafting/design for process safety in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong experience in FEED and Detailed Design for onshore oil and gas projects.
• Familiar with ADNOC and international standards (e.g., NFPA, IEC, API).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop process safety-related drawings and layouts.
• Ensure designs are compliant with project specifications and standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate with engineering disciplines.

Skills

Process safety design

AutoCAD proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Engineering Design or Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Drafting/design software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Process Safety Designer to join our team in Abu Dhabi for a major onshore oil and gas project. The successful candidate will support the engineering team by developing and delivering high-quality process safety design drawings and documentation throughout the FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop process safety-related drawings and layouts including:
  • Escape route layouts
  • Fire & gas detection layouts
  • Firewater system layouts
  • Hazardous area classification drawings
  • Safety equipment location plans
• Ensure designs are compliant with project specifications ADNOC standards and relevant international codes.
• Support engineers by translating technical process safety input into design deliverables.
• Coordinate and collaborate with process piping mechanical and other engineering disciplines.
• Incorporate findings from safety studies (e.g. HAZOP HAZID SIL FERA EERA) into design drawings.
• Revise and update drawings based on engineering reviews client comments and internal markups.
• Maintain drawing quality clarity and consistency throughout the project phases.
• Support deliverable tracking and document control processes.

Key Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent technical qualification in Engineering Design or Drafting.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in drafting/design for process safety within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong experience in FEED Detailed Design and Detailed Engineering for onshore oil and gas projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other drafting/design software.
• Familiar with ADNOC and international standards (e.g. NFPA IEC API).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams.