PROCESS SAFETY DESIGNER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Process Safety Designer to work on an onshore oil and gas project in Abu Dhabi. The role involves developing high-quality safety design drawings and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure compliance with standards. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience and proficiency in AutoCAD. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to a major project in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in drafting/design for process safety within 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 international codes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with process piping and other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Process Safety Design

Drawing and Layout Development

Collaboration with Engineering Disciplines

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma or equivalent in Engineering Design or Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

VERTICAL:

ENGINEERING