Process Safety & Risk Engineer

Dome Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Dome Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Safety & Risk Engineer to lead risk studies and safety projects in high-hazard industries such as oil and gas. The role focuses on applying quantitative and qualitative methods to deliver clear risk insights for clients.

You will facilitate workshops, prepare technical reports, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations and international standards, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of safety and risk engineering experience.
• Experience with industry-standard safety studies and workshops.
• Strong technical writing and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk studies such as COMAH, QRA, HEMP, ERP, FRA.
• Facilitate HAZID and HAZOP workshops for projects.
• Develop technical risk reports and documentation.
• Ensure UAE regulatory compliance and international standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and support development plans.

Skills

Risk analysis

Safety engineering

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PHAST

FRED

Bowtie analysis

Event Tree

Fault Tree

Job description

Dome is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Safety & Risk Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in safety engineering and risk analysis, particularly in high-hazard industries such as oil and gas. This is a consulting role requiring deep technical expertise and the ability to lead and facilitate key safety studies and workshops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare risk-related studies, including COMAH, QRA, HEMP, ERP, FRA, and Safety Engineering Design.
• Facilitate and scribe for workshops such as HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, PHSER, and SIMOPS.
• Perform data preparation including parts count and inventory calculations.
• Conduct consequence and frequency modeling (Event Tree, Fault Tree) using PHAST, FRED, or equivalent tools.
• Carry out EERA, ESSA, Bowtie analysis, and development of Performance Standards.
• Perform both qualitative and quantitative analysis; interpret results to deliver clear and actionable insights for clients.
• Develop comprehensive technical reports and risk documentation.
• Coordinate with internal Environment and Engineering teams to ensure integrated project execution.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations and international standards.
• Analyze incident reports, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide expert risk guidance during project planning and operational phases.
• Contribute to safety management systems, policies, and procedures.
• Lead HSE training programs to support a proactive safety culture.
• Maintain communication with regulatory authorities and ensure legal compliance.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, response planning, and routine safety inspections.
• Mentor junior engineers and support structured development plans.
• Stay current with global safety and risk engineering practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in safety and risk engineering, preferably within an HSE consulting environment.
• Proven experience with industry-standard safety studies, modeling tools, and workshop facilitation.
• Strong technical writing and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of UAE and international HSE regulations and standards.