SENIOR PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a highly experienced Process Safety Engineer in Dubai to ensure compliance with safety design throughout a major oil and gas project. The successful candidate will manage safety documentation, coordinate with engineering teams, and possess significant experience in Middle Eastern projects. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and over 10 years of industry experience, with strong expertise in process safety standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the oil and gas industry with 7 in process safety engineering.
• Experience with Middle East-based projects.
• In-depth knowledge of international process safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in process safety during engineering phase.
• Review and approve safety studies and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with international standards.

Skills

Process safety expertise

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

PHAST

PHA-Pro

DNV GL

FLACS

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Process Safety Engineer to join our engineering team in Dubai supporting the Detailed Engineering phase of a major onshore oil and gas project in the Middle East. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring process safety design compliance hazard identification and risk mitigation throughout the engineering lifecycle of the project.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical expertise in process safety during the Detailed Engineering phase of the project.
• Review and approve safety studies and documentation including HAZID HAZOP SIL QRA FERA EERA and SIMOPS.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (e.g. API IEC NFPA) and client specifications.
• Interface with process piping instrumentation and layout teams to incorporate safety requirements into engineering deliverables.
• Lead or participate in safety design reviews including layout reviews and 3D model reviews.
• Develop or review Safety Philosophies Design Safety Case Reports and Fire and Gas Detection System Design.
• Coordinate with third-party consultants and verification bodies as needed.
• Support preparation of technical bid evaluations for safety-related equipment.
• Participate in client and internal audits technical workshops and project meetings.
• Ensure that the process safety design is fully integrated into the overall engineering design.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline. A Masters degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with at least 7 years in process safety engineering.
• Strong background in Detailed Engineering for onshore oil and gas facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with Middle East-based projects particularly in the UAE Saudi Arabia Qatar or Oman.
• In-depth knowledge of international process safety standards (e.g. API IEC BS EN).
• Experience with software tools such as PHAST PHA-Pro DNV GL FLACS is a plus.
• Familiarity with local and international regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• TUV Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent (SIL) (Preferred)
• NEBOSH Certification in Process Safety (Preferred)
• IChemE or CCPS Membership (Preferred)