Chemical Process Safety Engineer

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient. At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Overview – Role

The Chemical Process Safety Engineer will report to the Director, Middle East and will be responsible for identifying process hazards, evaluating the risk of those hazards, and the development of effective solutions to mitigate risk. While the Chemical Process Safety Engineer must be familiar with the fourteen elements of Process Safety Management (PSM) and the EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) rule, preference will be given to Chemical Process safety management. This role requires familiarity with NFPA 30; IL state pressure vessel requirements; IL state atmospheric storage tank requirements; and experience interfacing with insurance carriers (Factory Mutual).

Based in Doha/Khobar, this role will be responsible for supporting projects across the Middle East.

This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment and advance your career within a supportive and dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZID, NAZOP, SIL Workshops on existing and new processes.
• Provide oversight for the site Management of Change (MOC) Process.
• Manage the site PHA schedule and recommendation implementation plan.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for incidents and near misses.
• Provide oversight and conduct audits for Pre Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Provide mentoring and training for site personnel.
• Participate on teams responsible to implement new products and processes.
• Interact with the AHG and Factory Mutual.

Requirements and Qualifications

• BE/BTech/BS/ME/MTech/MS in related engineering field (chemical, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, safety) along with a minimum of 8 years of industry experience related to process safety management, process or engineering design environment, manufacturing operations, and/or consulting environment.
• Ability to develop the consulting business including developing proposals and making presentations.
• Self-motivated and independent with strong leadership & organizational skills along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills and a consultative approach in supporting customer projects.
• Experienced in Safety Instrumented Systems services such as:
  • Safety integrity level (SIL) assessment based on recognized knowledge of IEC61511 and related standards.
• Experience with Quantitative Risk Assessment Studies such as:
  • Consequence Modelling.
  • QRA, and Occupied Building Risk Assessment.
• Toxic Gas Risk Assessment:
  • Experience in developing, implementing, or managing PSM programs.
  • Experience in developing, writing, and implementing PSM plans, procedures, design philosophies, design bases, engineering specifications, standard operating procedures.
• Experience developing and evaluating/auditing PSM management systems and advising management at all levels of the organization to effect positive change to operational excellence.
• Experience and expertise in PSM Technical Services such as:
  • Process hazard analyses (PHA), and risk assessments, or related studies, such as Design Review, HAZID, What-If, HAZOP, FMEA, ENVID, SIMOPS, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Bowtie Analysis, ALARP Demonstration.
• Having excellent report writing, communication, interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of a team, rise to professional challenges, and endeavour to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes in the Middle East.
• Able to travel within the Middle East as required, to meet project requirements.
• Demonstrate clear commitment to developing less experienced engineers in the team through effective training.

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• You will work on exciting, challenging and at times groundbreaking designs and projects with market-leading clients whilst having the backing of a leading international firm.
• There is continued support from the leadership team with a measured and flexible approach to carrying out day to day activities.
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.