Process Safety Specialist

Qatar Chemical Company; Ras Laffan Industrial City; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Chemical Company Ltd. in Qatar is seeking a Process Safety Specialist to provide expertise in process safety, risk management planning, and regulatory interpretation to achieve zero incidents and full OSHA PSM compliance.

You will lead PSM execution, facilitate LOPA/HAZOP, support RCAs, maintain PSI, and drive continuous improvement through KPI tracking and audits. A bachelor’s in chemical or mechanical engineering is required, with 5–7 years in oil and gas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5–7 years of relevant Oil & Gas experience preferred.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Champion process safety excellence culture in the facility.
• Facilitate OSHA PSM compliance and related regulatory requirements.
• Steward the MOC/PSSR processes to ensure changes are documented.
• Lead PHA, LOPA, QRAs, and facility siting studies per standards.
• Lead RCAs to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain Process Safety Information (PSI) documents and keep up to date.
• Review events for safety impact and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and track action plans using PSM metrics and reporting tools.
• Coordinate internal PSM audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

PSM & regulatory compliance

Risk assessment & incident

LOPA/HAZOP facilitation

Auditing & compliance tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Process Safety, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OSHA PSM

PHA facilitation

RCA facilitation

LOPA

Job description

Provide expertise, support, and consultation on process safety, risk management planning, and regulatory interpretation assistance to the plant, to achieve its goal of zero process safety incidents, incident-free performance, and full compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management requirements, Operational Excellence System, and Responsible Care® standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Process Safety Management Execution

• Champion process safety excellence culture at the facility in line with Journey to Zero goal.
• Facilitate compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management requirements.
• Steward the MOC/PSSR process to ensure changes are effectively managed and documented.
• Facilitate PHAs, LOPAs, QRAs, Facility Siting, and similar risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation processes using appropriate methodologies as per regulatory and applicable standards.
• Lead and/or participate in RCAs to ensure root causes are identified and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure Process Safety Information (PSI) documents are maintained and kept up to date.
• Review all events for process safety impact and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and track action plans for process safety deficiencies using PSM metrics and reporting tools.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret process safety KPIs to support continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of equipment reliability programs across departments.
• Liaise with parent companies to implement new or revised process safety standards.
• Lead facility siting processes aligned with company and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with process safety critical procedures.
• Identify and develop improvements to enhance PSM processes and embed into routine operations.
• Coach departments on process safety identification and issue resolution.
• Lead and coordinate internal PSM audits and regulatory inspections to ensure compliance.

OE & RC Compliance and Support

• Support implementation of Operational Excellence (OE) systems and Responsible Care® RC-14001 Environmental Management System.
• Identify OE/RC gaps and implement corrective and continuous improvement actions.
• Develop work practices that integrate OE/RC requirements into operations.
• Coordinate compliance assurance activities including audits, performance evaluations, and self-assessments.
• Support use of Action Tracker and Compliance Tracker systems to ensure timely closure of gaps.

Training and Awareness

• Develop and deliver process safety training programs.
• Lead awareness initiatives including safety campaigns, alerts, lessons learned, and workshops.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on process safety compliance and risk-based decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement of departmental systems and procedures based on international best practices.
• Provide input to develop section-level policies and procedures aligned with business requirements.
• Ensure consistent implementation of policies and standards across operations.

Quality, Health, Security, Safety and Environment (QHSSE)

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal QHSSE requirements to maintain safe and high-quality operations.

Reporting

• Prepare and contribute to timely and accurate reports in line with departmental standards and requirements.

Qatarization

• Contribute to the development of Qatari employees (applicable to expatriate staff only).

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Process Safety, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

• Required: 5–7 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Preferred: Experience in the Petrochemicals industry.

Other Job Specific Requirements and/or Vocational Accreditations

• OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard
• PHA Facilitation and HAZOP/LOPA principles
• RCA Facilitation
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, NFPA, etc.)