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 join their team in Abu Dhabi for a major onshore oil and gas project. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in process safety drafting, particularly in FEED and Detailed Engineering phases. Responsibilities include preparing safety-related drawings, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiar with ADNOC and international standards (e.g. NFPA IEC API).

Responsibilities

• Prepare process safety-related drawings and layouts.
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications and standards.
• Support engineers by translating technical process safety input into design deliverables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Diploma or equivalent technical qualification 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.

VERTICAL:

ENGINEERING