Senior Process Safety Engineer – Green H2 & Derivatives

Senior Process Safety Engineer – Green H2 & Derivatives

The applicant will participate in the development of the company’s green hydrogen and derived e-Fuels projects, focusing on all process safety engineering aspects. You will be responsible for ensuring that the design of all project facilities prioritises safety and minimises risks to stakeholders and the community.

Mission / Objectives

• Design safety installations and participate in the development and review of safety studies (e.g., safety reviews, risk analysis, explosion and blast analysis, CFD modelling, gas detection, measurements) to approve engineering documentation, ensure safe design solutions, and guide stakeholders.
• Develop company safety standards considering regulatory requirements and industry best practices, serving as guidelines for project stakeholders, including engineering teams, contractors, and vendors.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Manage the process safety strategy for hydrogen and derivatives plants throughout all engineering phases, providing guidance to project design teams.
2. Perform qualitative risk assessments based on stakeholder input.
3. Preliminarily size fire-fighting facilities, F&G design philosophies, and Hazardous Area Classifications.
4. Support decision-making in plant design regarding equipment, buildings, and infrastructure from a safety perspective.
5. Prepare documentation for local authorities, including fire and explosion analyses, and qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
6. Review and approve safety-related documentation from third parties, including suppliers and EPC firms, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
7. Stay updated on technical developments, standards, and legislation to prioritize safety in project design.
8. Participate in safety workshops such as HAZOP, SIL/LOPA, HAZID, among others.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
10. Demonstrable experience of 10 years in designing safety installations and conducting risk assessments for large-scale oil & gas, petrochemical, or hydrogen facilities, preferably in reputable engineering firms.
11. Experience with HAZID, HAZOP, SIL assessments, occupational safety, and hazards management.
12. Proficiency with software such as DNV Phast/Safeti or Gexcon Effects.
13. Familiarity with regulations, international standards, and industry best practices.
14. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams on process plant projects.
15. Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal); Portuguese is a plus.
16. Experience with hydrogen systems is advantageous.
17. Knowledge of local safety legislation in countries like Portugal, Spain, Italy, or Germany is a plus.
18. Additional language skills (German, Spanish, Italian) are beneficial.

Attributes

• Hardworking, well-organized, proactive, team-oriented, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Curious with a strong interest in learning.

Education

Engineering degree, MSc, in a relevant discipline.

How to Apply?

If interested, send your CV and cover letter to the provided contact. Applications are evaluated continuously until the ideal candidate is found.

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