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