Senior Technical Safety Engineer

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role involves leading safety assessments, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supervising engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience, including 8 years in oil & gas, and possess a Bachelor in Engineering. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment focused on safety excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience, including 8 years in oil & gas and 4 years in FEED / Engineering.
• Experience in the Middle East is preferred.
• Ability to mentor junior safety engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute site safety assessments.
• Supervise safety engineering teams and ensure quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and QA/QC teams.

Skills

Safety assessments

Safety standards compliance

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer as part of our Process team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be full time office based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Objectives – Senior Technical Safety Engineer

• Lead and execute site safety assessments to support construction, installation, and engineering activities with precision and adherence to safety standards.
• Develop and maintain safety control points, benchmarks, and reference systems to ensure accurate layout and alignment of pipelines, structures, and equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with project safety specifications, industry regulations, and client requirements across all technical safety operations.
• Supervise and guide safety engineering teams, assigning responsibilities and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and QA / QC teams to resolve safety-related discrepancies and support seamless project execution.
• Manage safety documentation and data, including risk assessments, safety plans, and compliance records.
• Maintain and calibrate safety monitoring instruments and tools, ensuring operational readiness and accuracy.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols during field activities, proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to terrain, equipment, and operations.
• Monitor construction progress from a safety perspective, conducting regular site inspections and reporting findings.
• Provide expert input during audits and inspections, representing the safety discipline in client and contractor meetings.
• Mentor junior safety engineers, promoting a culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely reporting of safety observations, deviations, and recommendations to project management and stakeholders.
• Minimum 12 years, at least 8 years in oil & gas and 4 years in FEED / Engineering experience.
• Bachelor in Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience in the middle east is preferred.
• Be a team player where recognition of team performance as a whole is a greater priority than projecting individual contribution.
• Be able to work in a team environment and handle multiple project responsibilities.
• Assuring that work and project promises are successfully delivered and appropriate reviews have been conducted.
• Establishing and maintaining engineering processes, systems and tools (software).