Technical Lead - Process Safety Design

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a senior Technical Lead for Process Safety Design in Bengaluru, India. The role requires leading safety engineering activities across projects, establishing design bases, and guiding risk assessments and safety studies.

You will ensure compliance with global codes and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in process safety engineering, strong leadership, and proven experience in HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA/SIL, with expertise in relief and flare

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in Process Engineering/Process Safety.
• Strong leadership in Process Safety Design and project leadership.
• Proven experience leading HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA/SIL and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of relief systems, flare systems, fire protection, Hazardous Area Classification and consequence analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for Process Safety Engineering across projects.
• Establish design bases, philosophies, criteria and engineering requirements.
• Review and approve key Process Safety deliverables and provide technical assurance.
• Lead and review hazard studies (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA/SIL) and risk assessments.
• Oversee design of safety systems (relief, flare, ESD, detection) and risk controls.
• Ensure compliance with API, NFPA, IEC, ISO, ASME and local regulations.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and liaise with clients and vendors.
• Mentor engineers and drive knowledge sharing and capability development.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PHAST

FLARENET

Aspen HYSYS

PSV sizing

Hydraulic calculations

AutoCAD

Safety software

Job description

Job Requirements

Technical Lead - Process Safety Design JD:

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Safety Technical Leadership

• Lead and provide technical direction for Process Safety Engineering activities across projects.
• Establish project-specific Process Safety Design Basis, philosophies, criteria and engineering requirements.
• Review and approve key Process Safety deliverables and provide technical assurance.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Ensure consistency and quality of Process Safety deliverables across projects.

2. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

• Lead/review HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL assessment, QRA and other risk assessment activities.
• Identify major accident hazards and ensure appropriate prevention, protection and mitigation measures are incorporated.
• Ensure risk reduction measures are technically justified and aligned with ALARP principles.
• Review risk registers, action tracking and close-out of safety-related recommendations.

3. Process Safety Design & Engineering

• Provide technical leadership for: Relief and flare system design
• PSV/PVRV sizing and selection
• Flare header hydraulics and radiation assessment
• Firewater and fire protection systems
• Hazardous Area Classification
• Fire & Gas detection philosophy
• Emergency Shutdown (ESD) philosophy
• Safety Instrumented Functions/SIL
• Depressurization/blowdown systems
• Toxic/flammable dispersion and consequence modelling
• Escape, evacuation and emergency response requirements
• Ensure process safety requirements are appropriately reflected in PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, layouts and control philosophies.

4. Safety Studies & Consequence Modelling

• Lead or technically review consequence modelling for fire, explosion, toxic/flammable dispersion, radiation and overpressure.
• Review modelling assumptions, scenarios, input data and results for technical validity.
• Ensure recommendations from consequence studies are incorporated into design.

5. Technical Governance & Assurance

• Establish and maintain engineering standards, checklists, templates and best practices.
• Perform technical reviews, design audits and independent checks of Process Safety deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company specifications, client standards and recognized codes such as API, NFPA, IEC, ISO, ASME and relevant local regulations.
• Identify potential design risks early and drive resolution before they impact project schedule or cost.

6. Multidisciplinary & Client Interface

• Act as the Process Safety technical focal point for the project.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical, Civil/Structural, Operations and HSE disciplines.
• Participate in client, vendor and project technical meetings.
• Provide technical clarification and support during design reviews, model reviews and project execution.
• Support resolution of interdisciplinary comments and technical queries.

7. Project Execution & Deliverables

• Plan Process Safety engineering activities, deliverables, resources and priorities.
• Monitor technical progress, quality and deliverable performance.
• Review engineering deliverables including philosophies, calculations, study reports, specifications, datasheets and drawings.
• Ensure timely closure of interdisciplinary and client comments.
• Support project management in identifying technical risks, constraints and opportunities.

8. Leadership, Mentoring & Capability Development

• Mentor Process Safety Engineers and develop technical capability within the team.
• Provide guidance on engineering methodology, design practices and technical decision-making.
• Conduct technical knowledge-sharing sessions and promote lessons learned.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, automation and productivity improvement.
• Build a strong technical culture focused on safety, quality and engineering excellence.

Codes, Standards & Industry Knowledge

• API
• NFPA
• IEC 61508 / IEC 61511
• ISO standards
• ASME
• OSHA / applicable regulatory requirements
• Client/company engineering specifications and Process Safety standards

Software & Technical Tools

• PHAST / consequence modelling software
• FLARENET or equivalent flare network tools
• Aspen HYSYS or equivalent process simulation tools
• PSV/relief sizing software
• Hydraulic calculation tools
• AutoCAD / MicroStation or equivalent
• Risk assessment and safety study tools

Work Experience

Required Qualifications & Background

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Safety Engineering or equivalent.
• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience in Process Engineering/Process Safety Engineering, preferably within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining, Chemicals or related industries.
• Strong experience in Process Safety Design and technical leadership of engineering projects.
• Proven experience in leading HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, SIL and risk assessment activities.
• Strong knowledge of relief systems, flare systems, fire protection, hazardous area classification and consequence analysis.
• Good understanding of multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and project execution.
• Experience working with international/client engineering standards and specifications.

Core Competencies

• Strong Process Safety technical knowledge
• Engineering judgement and problem-solving
• Technical leadership and decision-making
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Client and stakeholder management
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Technical review and quality assurance
• Risk-based thinking
• Mentoring and team development
• Ability to balance safety, technical quality, cost and schedule
• Continuous improvement and standardization mindset