Senior Process Safety Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced Process Safety Engineer to join our engineering team in Dubai, supporting the Detailed Engineering phase of a major onshore oil and gas project in the Middle East. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring process safety design compliance, hazard identification, and risk mitigation throughout the engineering lifecycle of the project.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical expertise in process safety during the Detailed Engineering phase of the project.
• Review and approve safety studies and documentation, including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA, FERA, EERA, and SIMOPS.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (e.g., API, IEC, NFPA) and client specifications.
• Interface with process, piping, instrumentation, and layout teams to incorporate safety requirements into engineering deliverables.
• Lead or participate in safety design reviews, including layout reviews and 3D model reviews.
• Develop or review Safety Philosophies, Design Safety Case Reports, and Fire and Gas Detection System Design.
• Coordinate with third-party consultants and verification bodies as needed.
• Support preparation of technical bid evaluations for safety-related equipment.
• Participate in client and internal audits, technical workshops, and project meetings.
• Ensure that the process safety design is fully integrated into the overall engineering design.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline. A Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with at least 7 years in process safety engineering.
• Strong background in Detailed Engineering for onshore oil and gas facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with Middle East-based projects, particularly in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or Oman.
• In-depth knowledge of international process safety standards (e.g., API, IEC, BS EN).
• Experience with software tools such as PHAST, PHA-Pro, DNV GL, FLACS is a plus.
• Familiarity with local and international regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• TUV Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent (SIL) (Preferred)
• NEBOSH Certification in Process Safety (Preferred)
• IChemE or CCPS Membership (Preferred)

Vertical

Engineering