Senior Safety Engineer (LNG)

Anotech; Nanterre; Hybrid; EUR 161,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Anotech is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to join the HSE Design team during the FEED phase of a major LNG project. You will work with Process, Piping, Civil, Instrumentation and Project teams to embed safety into the facility design.

The role focuses on process safety, risk management and fire protection, with leadership across safety studies such as HAZID/HAZOP/SIL/LOPA and hazardous area classifications. Fluency in English is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (Process/Chemical or Safety).
• Minimum 10 years in Safety Engineering for Oil & Gas/LNG projects.
• Strong knowledge of Hazardous Area Classification, Fire & Gas Detection, and fire protection.
• Experience with HAZID/HAZOP, SIL and LOPA studies.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify Major Accident Hazards and assess risks.
• Develop prevention, mitigation and protection measures.
• Lead or participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and LOPA workshops.
• Review plot plans, equipment layouts from a safety perspective.
• Define fire and gas detection system requirements.
• Produce high‑quality safety deliverables per schedule.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams.

Education

Master's degree in Engineering (Process/Chemical/Safety)

Tools

NFPA

API

Job description

As part of a major international LNG development project in the Middle East, we are looking for an Senior Safety Engineer to join the HSE Design team during the FEED phase of a strategic Oil & Gas project. Working closely with Process, Piping, Civil, Instrumentation and Project teams, the Safety Engineer will contribute to ensuring the highest safety standards are integrated into the design and development of the facility.

Position Overview

The Safety Engineer will be responsible for delivering technical safety studies and developing engineering solutions that protect personnel, assets and the environment throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires strong expertise in process safety, risk identification and fire protection systems within large-scale Oil & Gas or LNG projects.

Safety Engineering & Risk Management

• Identify and assess Major Accident Hazards and associated risks.
• Develop prevention, mitigation and protection measures to improve facility safety.
• Participate in safety reviews including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and LOPA workshops.
• Perform Hazardous Area Classification studies and support Safety Critical Elements identification.
• Review plot plans, equipment layouts and 3D models from a safety perspective.
• Develop active fire protection philosophies and support firewater network design.
• Define fire and gas detection systems requirements.
• Contribute to passive fire protection and cold spill protection studies.
• Prepare technical specifications and support vendor evaluation for firefighting and personnel protection equipment.

Project Delivery & Technical Coordination

• Produce high-quality safety engineering deliverables in line with project schedule and contractual requirements.
• Interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Respond to client comments and provide technical justifications for design decisions.
• Identify design optimization opportunities while maintaining compliance with safety standards.
• Support and mentor junior engineers when required
• Master's Degree in Engineering, preferably Process, Chemical or Safety Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Safety Engineering within Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical or Energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Hazardous Area Classification
  • Fire & Gas Detection
  • Active and Passive Fire Protection
  • Escape, Evacuation & Rescue
  • Safety Critical Elements (SCE)
• Proven experience participating in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and LOPA studies.
• Good understanding of international standards and codes including NFPA, API and major Oil & Gas company specifications.
• Experience in FEED, EPC or Detailed Engineering projects.
• Strong communication, teamwork and stakeholder management skills.
• Autonomous, proactive and capable of working within multicultural international environments.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

If you have extensive experience in Safety Engineering and would like to contribute to a major LNG development project within a world-class engineering environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.