Expert Process Safety Engineer

DNV Group; Esbjerg; Hybrid; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV is seeking an Expert Process Safety Engineer who will lead complex process safety assignments and help clients manage major hazard risks across energy sectors including Oil & Gas, hydrogen/Power-to-X, CCUS and refineries.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor colleagues, review key design documents such as P&IDs, cause-and-effect charts, and hazard studies, and contribute to DNV's safety methodologies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in process safety across energy sectors.
• Ability to lead complex, high-profile safety assignments.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex process safety projects across industries (Oil & Gas, Power-to-X, CCUS, Refineries).
• Provide technical assurance and quality reviews of deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop safety methodologies.

Skills

Process safety expertise

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Client engagement

Tools

LOPA

QRA

HAZID/HAZOP

Bowtie analysis

IEC 61511

Job description

Join DNV and Shape the Future of Process Safety

At DNV, we are driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. We help organizations manage risk, improve safety, and accelerate the energy transition through world-class technical expertise and trusted advisory services.

We are seeking an Expert Process Safety Engineer who is passionate about reducing major accident risks, advancing industry best practices, and delivering technical excellence to clients worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly experienced specialist who combines deep technical competence with strategic thinking, customer focus, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.

The Role

As an Expert Process Safety Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert within DNV, leading complex process safety assignments and supporting clients in managing major hazard risks across energy segments, including Oil & Gas, hydrogen/Power-to-X, CCUS and Refineries.

You will provide expert guidance, lead multidisciplinary studies, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the continued development of DNV's process safety services and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Act as a subject matter expert in Process Safety and Major Accident Risk Management.
• Lead complex and high-profile process safety projects across industries such as Power-to-X, Oil & Gas and CC(U)S
• Provide technical assurance and quality review of project deliverables.
• Develop innovative approaches to safety challenges across traditional and emerging industries.
• Support development and improvement of DNV methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Project Delivery

• Independently review key design documents (e.g., P&IDs, Cause and Effect Chart, PSV, Blowdown & Flare system design, Hazardous area classification reports etc.) for compliance with EU Directives, legislation, recognized codes and standards.
• Support customers and other DNV units process in process safety studies, including HAZID, HAZOP, Bowtie Analysis, SIL Determination, Functional Safety Assessments, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), Safety Case Development, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
• Lead and SIL Determination, Functional Safety Assessments in accordance with IEC 61511.
• Manage technical scope, project quality, and client expectations.
• Lead DNV technical assurance and assess complex technical plant developments in terms of process and technical safety.
• Deliver projects on time and to the highest professional standards.

Client Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders.
• Present technical findings to project teams, senior management, and regulatory authorities.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Support proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Identify opportunities to expand DNV service offerings.

Knowledge Sharing

• Mentor junior engineers and developing specialists.
• Contribute to training initiatives and capability development.
• Publish technical papers, participate in industry forums, and represent DNV at conferences.
• Share lessons learned and promote technical excellence throughout the organization.