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 Masters 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