Lead Technical Safety Engineer

Airswift; Madrid; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is recruiting a Lead Technical Safety Engineer in Spain for a 9-month renewable role based in Madrid. The role focuses on process safety, hazard analysis, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up of major projects in oil & gas, petrochemicals, LNG and power.

You will review PFDs, P&IDs and SOPs, lead critical risk assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, FMEA, Bow-tie), ensure ISO 45001/14001

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 20+ years across EPC phases: FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up.
• Experience on EPC and PMC phases of major capital projects.
• Experience with multi-licensor units in oil & gas, petrochemicals, LNG, power, mining, heavy industry or large infrastructure.
• Background in design, engineering, commissioning, start-up and handover in high-hazard environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead process safety, hazard analysis, regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
• Review engineering documentation including PFDs and P&IDs and SOPs.
• Mentor and guide teams through handover and project delivery.
• Ensure ISO 45001/ISO 14001 and applicable regulations are met.

Skills

HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA/Bow-tie

QRA/FMEA

PSM/Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PFD/P&ID review

Job description

Lead Technical Safety Engineer

Duration: 9 months renewable

Schedule: Monday - Friday office based - 40 hours/ week

Location: Spain

This opportunity is with a major organisation operating in the energy and industrial project environment, offering the chance to support safe project execution across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities. The role is focused on process safety, hazard analysis, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness, with responsibility for maintaining technical integrity and supporting high-quality project delivery. This position offers broad exposure to complex industrial facilities including oil and gas, petrochemicals, LNG, power, mining and infrastructure projects.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Required Experience

• 20+ years of experience across EPC phases including FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up
• Experience working on EPC and PMC phases of major capital projects
• Experience managing multi-licensor units
• Industry experience across oil and gas, petrochemicals and refining, LNG facilities, power plants, mining and heavy industrial plants, or large infrastructure and utilities
• Background in design, engineering, commissioning, start-up, and project handover activities within high-hazard industrial environments

Required Skills

• Strong capability in hazard and risk assessments including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, FMEA, and Bow-tie analysis
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management programs, policies, and procedures aligned with recognised standards and regulations including OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, API, and NFPA
• Technical expertise in process simulations, equipment design, control systems, and inherently safer design principles
• Ability to support pressure relief, fire protection, safety instrumented systems, and wider process safety design integration
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions
• Ability to review engineering documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of quality and environmental management aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and applicable regulations
• Ability to review contractor procedures, method statements, testing protocols, audits, and inspections
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Understanding of refinery operations, piping, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, inspection data, KPIs, and quality metrics

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.