Senior Technical Safety Engineer

oceanstar elite engineering groups pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

oceanstar elite engineering groups pte. ltd. seeks a Senior Technical Safety Engineer in Singapore to lead safety activities in offshore, oil & gas projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years' experience.

You will develop essential Technical Safety deliverables, ensure compliance with international standards, and mentor junior staff. Strong experience in risk assessments and professional certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in Technical Safety or Process Safety.
• Strong experience in Technical Safety studies and risk assessments.
• Proven experience in preparing Technical Safety engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Safety and Process Safety activities throughout project lifecycle.
• Participate in safety studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, and ALARP assessments.
• Develop Technical Safety deliverables like Firewater Demand Calculations and Escape Plans.

Skills

Technical Safety

Process Safety

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Communication in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer to support offshore, oil & gas, FPSO, and EPC projects. The role is to lead Technical Safety activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Safety and Process Safety activities across FEED, detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations phases.
• Participate in and support safety studies including HAZID, HAZOP, ENVID, QRA, FERA, EERA, SIMOPS, and ALARP assessments.
• Develop and review Technical Safety deliverables such as:
  • Firewater Demand Calculations
  • Fire Fighting P&IDs
  • Fire & Gas Detection Layouts
  • Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)
  • Safety & Fire System Layouts
  • Escape and Evacuation Plans
  • Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Systems
• Interface with clients, regulatory authorities, classification societies, vendors, and third‑party consultants.
• Ensure compliance with international standards including API, NFPA, IEC, ISO, IMO, and UK HSE requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Safety Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Technical Safety or Process Safety within offshore, oil & gas, FPSO, marine, or EPC projects.
• Strong experience in Technical Safety studies, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience preparing Technical Safety engineering deliverables.
• Experience engaging with clients, regulators, and classification societies.
• Professional certification (e.g., Chartered Engineer, TÜV, CFSE) will be an added advantage.
• Ability to converse in Mandarin and read Chinese is an advantage.