TECHNICAL SAFETY ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Technical Safety Engineer to ensure compliance with safety engineering deliverables during oil and gas projects. This role requires 10-15 years of experience, proficiency in safety tools, and strong analytical abilities. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and developing safety documentation. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess excellent communication skills. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in technical/process safety engineering.
• Experience with FEED and detailed engineering phases of oil & gas projects.
• Strong report writing and documentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical safety studies during FEED and detailed design.
• Perform Fire and Explosion Risk Assessments (FERA) and Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA).
• Review and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PHAST

FLARESIM

DNV Phast Risk

PIPENET

Job description

The Technical Safety Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that safety engineering deliverables during the FEED and Detailed Design phases of oil and gas projects are executed in compliance with international standards project specifications and regulatory requirements. The role supports safe design by identifying evaluating and mitigating technical safety risks throughout the design process.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and deliver technical safety studies during FEED and detailed design including:
• Fire and Explosion Risk Assessments (FERA)
• Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA)
• Hazard Identification (HAZID)
• Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
• Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments
• Escape Evacuation and Rescue Analysis (EERA)
• Emergency Systems Survivability Assessment (ESSA)
• Firewater Demand and Fire Protection Studies
• Define and specify safety systems including Fire & Gas detection fire protection systems and emergency shutdown systems.
• Review and ensure compliance with project-specific and regulatory safety standards (e.g. API NFPA IEC NORSOK ISO).
• Interface with process layout instrumentation and piping disciplines to ensure safety is incorporated into design.
• Participate in and facilitate safety-related workshops (e.g. HAZID HAZOP LOPA).
• Prepare Safety Philosophy Fire Protection Philosophy and other safety basis documents.
• Review vendor documents related to safety equipment and systems.
• Ensure that safety aspects are incorporated in design drawings such as Plot Plans Escape Route Drawings Safety Layouts etc.
• Support the development of risk registers and ALARP demonstrations.
• Provide input to commissioning operations and maintenance teams related to safety requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in technical/process safety engineering within the oil & gas industry.
• Prior experience with FEED and detailed engineering phases of upstream or downstream oil & gas projects.
• Proficient in using technical safety tools and software such as PHAST FLARESIM DNV Phast Risk PIPENET etc.
• Familiar with international and local safety design codes and standards (e.g. API NFPA IEC ISO OISD).
• Experience working in EPC/EPCM environment or engineering consultancy preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and apply safety standards and regulations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong report writing and documentation capabilities
• Team player with ability to work across disciplines and interface with clients
• TUV Functional Safety Certification (SIL) (Preferred)
• NEBOSH/IOSH Certification or equivalent HSE training (Preferred)

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