Technical Safety â Lead Engineer

UAE Branches; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Middle East is seeking a Technical Safety Lead Engineer. This role focuses on fire safety systems and loss prevention in high-risk sectors such as oil & gas and petrochemicals. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of experience in safety engineering and a degree in Engineering. Knowledge of regional safety standards is preferred.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years in safety engineering focusing on fire protection and loss prevention.
• Experience in hazardous industries like oil & gas.
• Knowledge of regional safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of fire safety and loss prevention strategies.
• Design and maintain fire safety systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Fire safety systems design

Risk assessment

Safety training

Emergency response planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Technical Safety Lead Engineer role focusing on Loss Prevention and Fire Fighting Systems with hazardous area scheduling according to API 505 EI 15 and IEC, to manage safety programs in the Middle East. The role involves designing and implementing fire protection systems ensuring compliance with regional regulations and leading risk assessments to prevent incidents in high-risk sectors such as oil & gas and petrochemicals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of fire safety and loss prevention strategies.
• Design, implement and maintain fire safety systems (e.g. suppression, alarms, sprinklers).
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and ensure compliance with local and international safety standards.
• Develop and test emergency response plans and provide safety training.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and local authorities to integrate safety systems into projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Fire Protection, Chemical or related field).
• Experience: 15-20 years in safety engineering focusing on fire protection and loss prevention in the Middle East.

Preferred

• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or other hazardous industries.
• Knowledge of regional safety standards (Iraq, UAE, Kuwait).