Lead Design Engineer I - Process Safety (Principal Safety Engineer)

Worley; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company seeks a Lead Design Engineer I - Process Safety to provide expertise in safety and risk management. This role involves leading safety assessments, managing compliance with safety standards, and mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering and experience in Process Safety and HSE matters, particularly during project conceptual stages. This position is full-time, based in Kuwait's Ahmadi area, and offers a chance to contribute to sustainable projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in Process Safety and HSE matters.
• Hands-on experience with relevant software.
• Experience in an Operation Company.
• Minimum experience in Hazard, Risk, and Environmental Management.
• Extensive knowledge of international Hazard, Risk and Environmental Management standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in Process Safety.
• Deliver risk management services.
• Lead project Loss Prevention aspects.
• Conduct audits on Risk Management and HSE Plans.
• Lead and manage a team of professional and technical personnel.
• Mentor graduate, design and project engineers.
• Monitor compliance with Worley and Kuwait regulations.

Skills

Process Safety expertise

HSE knowledge

Risk Management

Safety Engineering

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering bachelor's degree

MSc (desirable)

Tools

Safety software

Job description

Lead Design Engineer I - Process Safety (Principal Safety Engineer)

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Primary Objective

• Provide expertise in Process Safety and HSE during the conceptual stages of projects, including hands‑on use of relevant software.
• Deliver risk management services (safety, reliability, and environmental) to assist design and construction functions.
• Lead all aspects of project Loss Prevention.
• Promote Worley’s and KOC’s Safety & Risk Management systems to contractors.

Specific Accountabilities

• Identify safety engineering scope in FEED documentation.
• Lead or contribute to PHSER and ESIA reviews.
• Review and provide feedback on project deliverables including procedures, design basis, HSE plans, and activity schedules.
• Manage interfaces with KOC and other discipline departments.
• Participate in and contribute to contractor‑led HAZID, HAZOP, and ESIA workshops.
• Review contractor’s Fire & Explosion Analysis.
• Define preliminary hazardous areas and design criteria during FEED; assess contractor’s detailed design for compliance.
• Conduct Fire Protection studies during FEED and evaluate contractor outputs.
• Perform Formal Safety Assessments and review contractor results.
• Conduct or contribute to qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
• Facilitate initial SIL assessments during FEED and participate in subsequent reviews.
• Define design requirements for safety systems during FEED and assess contractor’s detailed design.
• Contribute to design safety reviews and studies including layout, EERA, ESSA, F&G, dropped object analysis, and hazardous area classification.
• Provide design basis for active and passive fire protection during FEED and evaluate contractor designs.
• Identify Major Accident Hazard events and apply structured hazard management approaches to mitigate and reduce risks.
• Lead and manage a team of professional and technical personnel.
• Mentor graduate, design, and project engineers, technicians, and technical specialists.
• Conduct audits to ensure contractors develop, implement, and maintain project‑specific Risk Management and HSE Plans.
• Monitor compliance with Worley and KOC specifications and standards, aligned with Kuwait’s legislative requirements, and communicate updates to PMC, managers, and team members.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Experience in Process Safety and HSE matters on the conceptual stage of a Project and hands‑on related software.
• Engineering bachelor's degree.
• Experience in an Operation Company.
• Minimum Hazard, Risk and Environmental Management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of international Hazard, Risk and Environmental Management standards.

Desirable

• MSc.
• HAZOP Chairman experience and approved course.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low‑carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Professional Services