Risk Engineer

Atkins Realis Group; Medina; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking a Risk Engineer to conduct risk assessments for projects, facilities, operations and assets in a demanding environment. The role focuses on identifying hazards, evaluating design and process integrity, and developing mitigation plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will analyze incidents, support insurer interactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to risk reporting and stakeholder communication across the project

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in risk assessment and reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical documents and operating data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for projects, facilities, operations and assets.
• Identify hazards, risks and vulnerabilities impacting safety, reliability, costs or schedules.
• Perform risk analyses (HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, LOPA, QRA).
• Evaluate designs and processes to ensure mitigations are included.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Analyze incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Support insurance risk surveys and liaise with insurers and regulators.
• Review compliance with standards and company risk policies.
• Provide recommendations to improve asset integrity and process safety.
• Prepare risk assessment reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Participate in project and design reviews and safety studies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial, or related discipline)

Job description

Your role

• Conduct risk assessments for projects facilities operations and assets
• Identify potential hazards operational risks and vulnerabilities that may impact safety reliability costs or schedules
• Perform risk analyses using methodologies such as HAZOP FMEA Bow-Tie Analysis and Quantitative Risk Assessment QRA
• Evaluate engineering designs processes and procedures to ensure risk mitigation measures are incorporated
• Develop and maintain risk registers and risk mitigation plans
• Analyze incident reports near misses and failure data to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Support insurance risk surveys and liaise with insurers auditors and regulatory authorities
• Review compliance with industry standards regulations and company risk management policies
• Provide recommendations for improving asset integrity process safety and operational reliability
• Prepare risk assessment reports and communicate findings to stakeholders and management
• Participate in project reviews design reviews and safety studies throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor emerging risks and industry best practices to enhance organizational risk management

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial, or related discipline)
• 5+ years of experience in risk engineering, process safety, asset integrity, HSE, or related fields
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment techniques such as HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, LOPA, and QRA
• Familiarity with international codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Experience in industries such as Oil & Gas, Power, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Construction, or Utilities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and operational data
• Proficiency in risk assessment and reporting tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, ISO 31000, CRSP, CSP, or equivalent are an advantage
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams
• Strong report writing and presentation skills