SENIOR PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is looking for an experienced Process Safety Engineer to join their engineering team in Dubai. This role involves supporting the Detailed Engineering phase of a major oil and gas project, ensuring compliance with process safety standards and contributing to the project's overall safety design. Candidates should have a strong background in the oil and gas industry, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of international safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in oil and gas industry with 7 years in process safety engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of international process safety standards.
• TUV Functional Safety Engineer or NEBOSH Certification in Process Safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in process safety during Detailed Engineering.
• Review and approve safety studies and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and client specifications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coordination

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree

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 Master's 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)

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