Process Safety Engineer

OceanSTAR Marine & Offshore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil & gas sector is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to manage and ensure safety risks on FPSO projects. This role involves collaboration across teams to implement safety standards, conduct hazard analyses, and develop safety management systems. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in process safety within the oil & gas industry.
• Proven experience in conducting hazard identification and risk assessment workshops.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate process safety activities for FPSO projects.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review process design documents and support safety documentation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of process safety standards

Proficient in safety analysis tools

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Process Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring that process safety risks associated with the FPSO are identified, evaluated, and controlled to prevent major accidents and ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves supporting design, operations, and maintenance teams by applying systematic safety principles and conducting hazard analyses throughout the FPSO lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate process safety activities during engineering, construction, commissioning, and operation phases of FPSO projects.
• Develop and implement safety studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, QRA, and Bowtie Analysis.
• Support the implementation of corporate and regulatory process safety requirements and ensure alignment with international safety standards (e.g., API, ISO, IEC, NORSOK).
• Review and provide input on process design documents, including PFDs, P&IDs, Cause & Effect charts, and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Conduct risk assessments for new and existing processes, and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical support for the selection and specification of safety-critical equipment and systems.
• Ensure that Safety Case documentation and performance standards are developed and maintained.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to support MOC (Management of Change), incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Monitor and report safety performance indicators and participate in audits and safety reviews.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of process safety management systems.
  
  

Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in process safety within the oil & gas industry, preferably with FPSO exposure.
• Proven experience in conducting hazard identification and risk assessment workshops.
  
  

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of process safety standards and regulations.
• Proficient in safety analysis tools and methodologies.
• Good understanding of offshore process systems, safety instrumented systems, and control of major accident hazards.
• Effective communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and HSE teams.