Senior Project Engineer - Explosion Protection Lead

NES Fircroft Ltd; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is recruiting a Senior Project Engineer with Explosion Protection (EX) compliance experience for a Rotterdam-based client in the oil and gas sector. The role offers hybrid work (three days in office per week) on a 12‑month contract with potential extension or permanent staff options.

You will oversee Ex compliance activities across disciplines, lead the Ex project matrix, and coordinate with Area Project Managers, Procurement and Construction to ensure Ex requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 10 years in project engineering within oil & gas.
• Proven EX (explosive protection) project leadership experience.
• ATEX/CompEx/IECEx certification desirable.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Ex compliance activities across the project.
• Surveillance & support of Ex activities (Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction).
• Manage interfaces between disciplines regarding Ex compliance.
• Issue monthly Ex project matrix and dashboard with accuracy.
• Deliver and maintain the Project Ex assurance Plan and specifications.
• Coordinate Ex data with the Ex data-coordinator for reporting.
• Coordinate with Construction and Area Project Managers on Ex requirements.
• Coordinate with Procurement Managers on Ex requirements and bids.
• Ensure Ex requirements are included in subcontractor contracts.
• Manage supplier Ex compliance surveillance and QA at project level.
• Collaborate with Construction Quality Managers to incorporate Ex in documents.

Skills

Ex compliance leadership

Cross-discipline coordination

Project management

Leadership and communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

ATEX/CompEx/IECEx certification desirable

Tools

Project management software

Job description

NES Fircroft is recruiting a Senior Project Engineer with Explosion Protection (EX) compliance experience for a Rotterdam-based client in the oil and gas sector. The role offers hybrid work (three days in office per week) on a 12‑month contract with potential extension or permanent staff options.

You will oversee Ex compliance activities across disciplines, lead the Ex project matrix, and coordinate with Area Project Managers, Procurement and Construction to ensure Ex requirements are met.