Expert Process Safety Engineer

DNV; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global risk management firm in Hamburg is seeking a Lead Process Safety Engineer. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in process safety engineering, particularly in oil & gas, Power-to-X, or CC(U)S industries. You will lead safety projects, engage with clients, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The candidate must excel in communication and analytical thinking, with strong English skills—Danish or German is a plus. Flexible work arrangements and a robust benefits package are offered.

Leistungen

Attractive benefits package

Global career opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 8 years of experience in process safety engineering.
• Proven expertise in process safety studies.
• Strong understanding of EU onshore and offshore legislation.

Aufgaben

• Lead process safety engineering projects across various industries.
• Participate in process safety studies including HAZOP and QRA.
• Review and validate key design documents for compliance.

Kenntnisse

Process Safety Engineering

Communication Skills

Analytical Mindset

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Danish Language Skills

English Language Skills

Flexibility to Travel

Ausbildung

Degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about Process Safety? We are now seeking an Expert Process Safety Engineer to strengthen our technical advisory and verification team. In this role, you will apply your deep technical expertise to help our clients operate safely, efficiently, and responsibly across sectors such as energy production, renewables including Power-to-X, CCUS and manufacturing.

You will be part of a collaborative international network of engineers, scientists, and specialists, all working to shape the future of safe and sustainable operations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Lead Process Safety Engineer, delivering technical advisory, verification and assurance services for projects across industries such as Power-to-X, Oil & Gas, CC(U)S
• Participate as a discipline expert or facilitate a wide range of process safety studies (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, SIL, functional safety assessment, QRA)
• Independently review key design documents (., P&IDs, Cause and Effect Chart, PSV, Blowdown & Flare system design, Hazardous area classification reports for compliance with recognized codes and standards
• Demonstrate strong functional safety experience, ideally supported by certification(. TUV, Exida)
• Apply a broad understanding of major accident hazards, safety and environmental critical element (SECE) and performance standards
• Lead SECE Audit for clients in compliance with . the Danish Offshore Safety Act and the EU Offshore Safety Directive
• Act as the Process Safety focal point for medium to large projects, engaging with client representatives, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

At DNV, you will find more than a job — it is a place to make a meaningful impact.

You will have

• A purpose-driven culture that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation
• An attractive benefit package
• Global career opportunities and continuous professional development
• Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance
• The chance to work on projects that truly matter — from energy transition to industrial decarbonization.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

To be considered, you should have

• Degree ( in chemical engineering, process engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of experience in process safety engineering within Oil & Gas, Power-to-X, or CC(U)S industry
• Proven expertise in process safety studies (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, SIL, FSA, QRA)
• Strong understanding of EU onshore and offshore legislation and relevant standards (IEC 61511 / 61508, EN / ISO 10418, ISO 22734, EN 764-7, ISO 13702, API standards,
• Ability to independently review and validate design documents against international codes and standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent English and Danish skills (German or Dutch is a plus)
• Flexibility to travel internationally (about 10% or working time)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and collaborative mindset.
• PM certification (. PMP or Prince2) will be considered a plus, but not a requirement.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.