Senior / Lead Process Safety Engineer

Fluor Corp; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 213,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corp in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior / Lead Process Safety Engineer to lead HSE design studies across PDP/FEED/DEP phases. You will drive hazard analyses, develop safety design philosophies, and ensure robust protection layers.

The role requires a chemical engineering degree and 10–15+ years of experience in process safety, with hands-on HAZOP/LOPA, API 521 compliance, and coordination with process and mechanical teams on relief and flare systems.

Qualifications

• KSA-based candidates highly considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• Specialized training or certification in Process Safety preferred.
• Minimum 10–15+ years’ experience.
• Prior PDP / FEED and DEP execution experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or facilitate process safety studies e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, etc.

Skills

Hazard analysis facilitation

LOPA methodology

PDP/FEED/DEP workflows

Process safety design

Codes & Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Job description

Senior / Lead Process Safety Engineer

Senior / Lead Process Safety Engineer

Job details

Posted

29 October 2026

Start date

23 April 2026

Salary Range

USD

50

• 50

per Hourly

LocationSaudi Arabia

Job type Contract

Discipline HSE, Process and Technology

Reference170868

Job Function Fire Safety Engineer

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would write to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Client is looking for a Senior / Lead Process Safety Engineer

Project Type

Oil & gas, petrochemical, Chemicals plants

Location

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Requirements/Qualification

• KSA‑based candidates highly considered

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

• Specialized training or certification in Process Safety are preferred.

• Minimum10–15+ years’ experience

• Prior PDP / FEED and DEP execution experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or facilitate process safety studies e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, etc.

• Define study scope, node selection, participation requirements, and documentation.

• Ensure timely closure of study actions with proper technical justification.

• Develop and review Process Safety Design Philosophy.

• Identify and verify layers of protection (instrumented, procedural, mechanical).

• Ensure appropriate application of inherently safer design principles.

• Review and validate overpressure scenarios in line with API 521.

• Review PSV sizing, flare load estimation, and disposal systems.

• Coordinate with process and mechanical disciplines on relief systems.

Required Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of PDP, FEED and DEP workflows.

• Strong understanding of the requirements of process safety in design during various phase of projects (PDP/FEED/DEP).

• Hands‑on experience facilitating HAZOP and SIL studies

• Solid understanding of LOPA methodology and safeguarding hierarchy.

• Knowledge and experience of flare, relief, and hazardous area concepts.

• Knowledge and experience of QRA, Consequence Modeling, Noise Analysis and Fire & Gas Detection and Protection Systems.

• Strong knowledge of Codes & Standards (API, ASME, ISO, NFPA, IEC etc.) and Regulations (HCIS, RCER etc.).

Please note that only the ones who are meeting the requirements will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.