Senior Process Safety Advisor

SeaOwl Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaOwl Malaysia is seeking a Senior Process Safety Advisor to strengthen process safety performance across operations. You will be embedded in technical and operational environments, guiding teams on best practices and risk mitigation.

You will lead hazard studies, risk reviews and safety-critical evaluations, while monitoring preventive measures and ensuring adherence to safety standards. A seasoned professional with extensive upstream/downstream experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 years in Oil & Gas.
• Engineering degree required; must have Train the Trainer certification.
• Minimum 30 years operational experience with Upstream/Downstream Operators.

Responsibilities

• Advise teams on process safety best practices and major accident prevention.
• Identify, assess, and control process-related risks.
• Contribute to hazard studies, risk reviews, and safety-critical evaluations.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of preventive/protective measures.
• Provide expert guidance to operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams.
• Participate in incident analysis and define corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, procedures and safety requirements.
• Promote a strong process safety culture through coaching and technical support.

Skills

Process safety

Risk assessment

Hazard studies

Incident analysis

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Train the Trainer

Job description

Senior Process Safety Advisor

As a Senior Process Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in strengthening process safety performance, supporting risk reduction initiatives, and ensuring the effective application of safety standards across operations. You will be directly integrated into the technical and operational environment.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Advise teams on process safety best practices and the prevention of major accidents.
• Support the identification, assessment, and control of process-related risks.
• Contribute to hazard studies, risk reviews, and safety critical evaluations.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of preventive and protective measures.
• Provide expert guidance to operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams.
• Participate in incident analysis and support the definition of corrective and preventive actions.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable internal standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Promote a strong process safety culture through coaching, communication, and technical support.

Requirements

• Minimum of thirty (30) years of working experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Qualifications: Must possess a relevant Engineering Degree and a certified "Train the Trainer" qualification.
• Minimum thirty (30) years of operational experience with Upstream/Downstream Operators.