Lead Safety Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Safety Engineer specializing in offshore platforms. The role involves providing technical safety leadership throughout various project phases, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 15 years of oil and gas safety engineering experience, including 8 years offshore. Familiarity with EPC/EPCI processes is advantageous. This position is based in Kuala Lumpur with site requirements as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Process, or related).
• Minimum 15 years' experience in oil and gas safety engineering, including 8 years offshore.
• Proven track record leading safety studies and coordinating multi-discipline interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of international safety standards and regulatory frameworks.
• EPC/EPCI experience and familiarity with offshore facilities.
• Formal training or certification in functional safety, HAZOP facilitation, or risk assessment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all safety engineering activities for the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain safety design philosophies, HSE plans, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project, national, and international safety standards.
• Perform HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA, Fire & Explosion Risk Analysis, and EERA studies.
• Oversee design of fire and gas detection, fire protection systems, and safety layouts.
• Approve safety-related deliverables including equipment specifications and interface drawings.
• Participate in design and constructability reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure knowledge transfer.

Job description

Lead Safety Engineer - Offshore Platforms

Location: Kuala Lumpur / Site (as required)

Employment Type: 2-Year Contract

Overview

Provides technical safety leadership throughout all phases of offshore platform projects, integrating safety principles into design, fabrication, and installation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all safety engineering activities for the project lifecycle
• Develop and maintain safety design philosophies, HSE plans, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with project, national, and international safety standards
• Perform HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA, Fire & Explosion Risk Analysis, and EERA studies
• Oversee design of fire and gas detection, fire protection systems, and safety layouts
• Approve safety-related deliverables including equipment specifications and interface drawings
• Participate in design and constructability reviews
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure knowledge transfer

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Process, or related)
• Minimum 15 years' experience in oil and gas safety engineering, including 8 years offshore
• Proven track record leading safety studies and coordinating multi-discipline interfaces
• Strong knowledge of international safety standards and regulatory frameworks
• EPC/EPCI experience and familiarity with offshore facilities
• Formal training or certification in functional safety, HAZOP facilitation, or risk assessment is advantageous