PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking a senior Process Safety Engineer to oversee safety deliverables in the FEED and Detailed Engineering phases of oil & gas projects in Abu Dhabi. You will lead risk assessments, ensure alignment with ADNOC standards, and coordinate across disciplines to embed safety into designs.

Responsibilities include HAZID/HAZOP/QRA/SIL analyses, development of safety documentation, and driving corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8-10 years' experience in process safety engineering in oil & gas.
• Extensive experience in FEED and Detailed Engineering for large-scale projects.
• Mandatory ADNOC project experience.
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, guidelines and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process safety studies during FEED and Detailed Engineering.
• Develop and implement ADNOC-aligned process safety strategies and procedures.
• Perform HAZID, HAZOP, QRA and SIL analyses.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC regulations and project safety requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate process safety.
• Prepare Design Safety Cases, Emergency Response Plans and FERAs.
• Conduct PHA and implement corrective actions.
• Support ADNOC Loss Prevention standards across deliverables.
• Provide technical safety expertise during audits and investigations.

Skills

Process safety

Engineering coordination

Audit & investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PHAST

BowTie XP

Job description

• Conduct process safety studies and analyses for the Engineering phase of oil and gas projects, including FEED and Detailed Engineering.
• Develop and implement process safety strategies, guidelines, and procedures in compliance with ADNOC standards and international best practices.
• Perform Hazard Identification (HAZID), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) analysis.
• Evaluate and ensure compliance with ADNOC regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate process safety principles into project designs and ensure alignment with operational safety objectives.
• Prepare and review technical safety documentation, such as Design Safety Cases, Emergency Response Plans, and Fire and Explosion Risk Assessments (FERA).
• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and implement corrective actions for identified risks.
• Support the implementation of ADNOCs Loss Prevention standards across all engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical expertise during audits, reviews, and safety-related investigations.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in process safety engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Extensive experience in the Engineering phase (FEED and Detailed Engineering) of large-scale oil and gas projects.
• Previous work experience with ADNOC projects is mandatory.
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, guidelines, and approval processes.
• Expertise in safety tools and software such as PHAST, BowTie XP, or similar.
• Strong understanding of international process safety standards (API, NFPA, IEC, etc.).
• Immediate availability for joining in Abu Dhabi.