Process Safety Specialist

Vistas Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistas Global in Doha, Qatar is seeking an experienced Process Safety Specialist to support and enhance Process Safety Management programs and ensure regulatory and corporate compliance. You will lead process safety initiatives, facilitate risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement to safeguard people, assets, and the environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and a minimum of 5 years in process safety within Oil & Gas or petrochemical industries,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Safety, Process Engineering, or PSM within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining, LNG, or Chemical industries.
• Hands-on experience with PSM programs, risk assessments, and process safety systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM standards is required.
• Experience facilitating HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, and MOC activities.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to process safety.
• Strong knowledge of PSM principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead process safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement to protect people, assets and the environment.
• Facilitate risk assessments and support Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Investigate incidents and perform RCA to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and contribute to timely, accurate safety reports and compliance assessments.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and HSE teams to embed safety culture.

Skills

Process safety

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

PSM principles

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Process Safety Specialist to support and enhance Process Safety Management programs, identify and mitigate process hazards, and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate process safety requirements. The role will be responsible for leading process safety initiatives, facilitating risk assessments, supporting Management of Change (MOC) activities, investigating incidents, and driving continuous improvement to protect people, assets, and the environment.

What we're looking for

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Safety, Process Engineering, or Process Safety Management within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining, LNG, or Chemical industries.
• Hands-on experience with PSM programs, risk assessments, and process safety systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standards is required.
• Experience facilitating HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, and MOC activities.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to process safety.
• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and methodologies.
• Ability to identify process hazards and implement effective risk mitigation measures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting process safety audits and compliance assessments.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and HSE teams.
• Strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and process safety culture initiatives.
• Prepare and contribute to the timely and accurate preparation of reports.