Senior HSE Engineer - Fire Protection & Process Safety

Fluor Corporation; Tarragona; Presencial; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fluor Corporation in Spain is seeking a Senior HSE Engineer specialized in Fire Protection and Process Safety to lead technical fire protection and risk assessment activities for industrial and energy projects, from concept through detailed design and project execution.

The role requires 10+ years in HSE and 7+ years specifically in fire protection design, fluent English, and the ability to collaborate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Construction teams across

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in HSE, Process Safety and Fire Protection Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of specific experience in the design of fire protection systems for industrial and/or energy facilities.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Fire Protection Design Basis, Philosophies and Water System design.
• Perform HAZID/HAZOP/SIL studies and risk assessments.
• Support environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance activities including permitting/licensing.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on international projects.
• Develop Fire & Gas philosophies and Ex/ CaE matrices and produce P&IDs and layouts.

Conocimientos

HSE experience

Fire protection design

Process safety

Fluent English

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Herramientas

PIPENET

PHAST

HASS / HAAS

AutoSPRINK

Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)

Descripción del empleo

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior HSE Engineer specialized in Fire Protection and Process Safety to join our engineering team in Spain. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of industrial and energy projects, providing technical leadership in fire protection engineering, process safety, risk assessment, environmental compliance, and permitting activities from conceptual design through detailed engineering and project execution. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex multidisciplinary projects in close collaboration with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Construction, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Protection Engineering

• Develop Fire Protection Design Basis and Fire Protection Philosophies.
• Define fire protection strategies for industrial facilities.
• Design and review: Fire water systems.
• Hydrant and monitor networks.
• Deluge systems.
• Sprinkler systems.
• Water mist systems.
• Foam systems.
• Fire detection and alarm systems.
• Passive fire protection systems.
• Perform fire water demand calculations and hydraulic analyses.
• Verify adequacy of existing fire protection systems and infrastructure.
• Develop Fire & Gas detection philosophies and Cause & Effect Matrices.
• Produce layouts for fire protection equipment and flammable/toxic gas detectors.
• Prepare technical specifications, material requisitions, equipment lists, and cost estimates.

Process Safety & Risk Assessment

• Perform and support: HAZID Studies.
• HAZOP Reviews.
• SIL Assessments.
• Quantitative and Qualitative Risk Assessments.
• Explosion Risk Assessments.
• Consequence and Dispersion Modeling.
• Loss of Containment and Escape Source Analyses.
• Prepare Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) documentation.
• Define and evaluate risk mitigation measures.

Environmental, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment documentation.
• Develop Health and Safety Studies.
• Support industrial permitting, licensing and legalization processes.
• Prepare technical documentation required for construction permits and regulatory approvals.
• Interface with regulatory authorities, clients and third-party organizations.

Hazardous Area Classification

• Perform Hazardous Area Classification studies in accordance with ATEX requirements.
• Prepare hazardous area classification drawings and reports.
• Coordinate hazardous area requirements with electrical and instrumentation disciplines.

Basic Job Requirements

The candidate should be familiar with the preparation and review of:

• Fire Protection Design Basis
• Fire Protection Philosophies
• Fire Protection Specifications
• Fire Water Demand Calculations
• Fire Water Network Hydraulic Calculations
• Deluge System Hydraulic Calculations
• Fire Protection P&IDs
• Fire Protection Layouts
• Fire & Gas Cause & Effect Matrices
• Gas Detection Layouts
• Hazardous Area Classification Reports and Drawings
• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Health & Safety Studies
• HAZOP and SIL Documentation
• Risk Assessment Reports
• Permitting and Licensing Documentation
• Fire Protection Cost Estimates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in HSE, Process Safety and Fire Protection Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of specific experience in the design of fire protection systems for industrial and/or energy facilities.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Other Job Requirements

Software Knowledge

Experience with the following tools is highly desirable:

• PIPENET
• PHAST
• HASS / HAAS
• AutoSPRINK
• Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)

Codes & Standards

• Strong working knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards
• ATEX Directives
• RIPCI
• RSCIEI
• Spanish Building Code (CTE)
• IEC Standards
• International Fire Protection Standards
• Industrial Safety Regulations
• Occupational Health & Safety Regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in Fire Protection and Process Safety Engineering.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Proactive attitude with strong ownership of engineering deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.