Senior Technical Safety Engineer — Oil & Gas (UAE/Iraq)

Wood PLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Sharjah is seeking a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to enhance safety measures for significant projects, including operations in Iraq. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, relevant engineering qualifications, and extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Medical Insurance

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 8-10 years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience of Concept / FEED / Detail Engineering project phases.
• Previous experience in the Middle East is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety screening of project scopes.
• Conduct Hazardous Area Classification and Safety layout assessments.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, and SIL studies.

Skills

Technical Safety & Loss Prevention engineering methodologies

Fire engineering activities

Hazardous Area Classification

Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA)

Flare systems design

Education

BEng or equivalent

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Tools

FlareSim

DNV Phast

Job description

A global engineering firm in Sharjah is seeking a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to enhance safety measures for significant projects, including operations in Iraq. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, relevant engineering qualifications, and extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.