Technical Safety – Lead Engineer

KBR, Inc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Technical Safety Lead Engineer to manage safety programs in the Middle East. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in fire safety systems and loss prevention, ensuring compliance with standards specific to high-risk sectors, particularly in oil & gas.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years in safety engineering, focusing on fire protection and loss prevention in the Middle East.
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or other hazardous industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of fire safety and loss prevention strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits, ensuring compliance with local and international safety standards.
• Develop and test emergency response plans and provide safety training.

Skills

Loss Prevention

Fire Fighting Systems

Hazardous area schedule

Design and implementation of fire safety systems

Risk assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Fire Protection, Chemical, or related field)

Job description

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Technical Safety – Lead Engineer

Apply locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates time type Full time posted on Posted 26 Days Ago job requisition id R2106755

Title:

Technical Safety – Lead Engineer

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Safety Lead Engineer with expertise in Loss Prevention and Fire Fighting Systems, Hazardous area schedule in according to API 505, EI 15 & IEC 60079-10-1 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)

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