Chief Engineer (Process Safety)

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Engineer for Process Safety to lead safety initiatives in the oil and gas sector. The role involves developing safety philosophies, conducting hazard analyses, and overseeing the design of fire protection systems. With a strong focus on HSE engineering, you will ensure compliance with safety standards while managing a team of engineers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence safety outcomes and contribute to innovative projects in both offshore and onshore environments. If you have a passion for safety and engineering excellence, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 22 years of relevant design engineering experience required.
• 5-7 years in a lead position on similar projects.
• Good knowledge of oil and gas safety codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee safety philosophy and HSE Plan.
• Lead HAZOP/HAZID/SIL workshops and safety reviews.
• Manage Junior/Senior Engineers on engineering projects.

Skills

HSE Engineering

Process Safety

Hazard Studies (HAZOP/HAZID/SIL)

Fire Protection Systems Design

Chemical Risk Assessment

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PIPENET Vision

Flaresim

DNV PHAST

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Independently develop/oversee design safety philosophy, HSE Plan, and specifications for fire protection systems (active and passive), HFE, etc
• Lead/participate in process hazard reviews and analysis, including HAZOP/HAZID/SIL studies, and be responsible for action close-outs
• Lead/chair the HAZOP/HAZID/SIL workshops, if required
• Review third-party safety studies, including FERA, dispersion analysis, EERA, ESSA, dropped objects study, QRA studies, etc. (not limited to)
• Capable of independently carrying out similar safety studies, as required
• Independently design active and passive fire protection systems and prepare Hazardous/H2S Area Classification documentation, safety and firefighting layouts, escape route and lifesaving equipment layout, and other safety drawings
• Carry out safety critical elements performance standards, RAM, fire and gas detection mapping, etc., based on project requirements
• Act as Package Engineer, if required, for safety and firefighting equipment
• Manage and guide Junior/Senior Engineers and Designers on Concept/FEED/Detailed Engineering projects
• Provide health and environmental inputs (including health risk assessments such as chemical exposure, noise and lighting, ergonomics/human factors engineering, environmental impact assessments, etc.) to projects
• Interface/coordinate with other engineering disciplines and clients, and take the lead in resolving technical matters related to safety aspects
• Deliver project safety deliverables as per the project schedule
• Provide inputs and support to projects in all safety aspects, including progress reports
• Provide advisory support and oversight to the Process Safety Team for their activities and deliverables and ensure technical integrity and quality
• Provide support for new bid proposals, including deliverable lists/manhour estimates, etc.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university
• Minimum 22 years of relevant design engineering experience, including as a Technical Advisor
• Good HSE engineering experience in the oil and gas industry, in process safety/technical safety, with a minimum of 5-7 years in a lead position on similar projects
• Involvement in design projects for offshore (FPSO/platforms) and onshore (refineries, LNG facilities, storage terminals, etc.)
• Experience in a minimum number of offshore projects (FPSO/platforms)
• Good knowledge of oil and gas process facilities, local and international process safety codes and standards, and regulatory/marine codes and standards (MODU, SOLAS, DNV/Lloyds Register)
• Hands-on experience in plot plan review, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL classification/verification, and other safety reviews (e.g., SIMOPS, ALARP)
• Good working knowledge of PIPENET Vision, Flaresim, and other consequence modeling software such as DNV PHAST, etc
• Ability to influence designs to achieve optimal HSE outcomes
• A team player with leadership potential and proactive inter-discipline communication skills

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at https://kbr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/KBR_Careers/job/Singapore-Singapore/Chief-Engineer--Process-Safety-_R2105642

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