Specialist HSE Technical Engineer

Specialist HSE Technical Engineer

Penspen is urgently looking for Specialist Engineer HSE (Technical) for one of our Offshore PMC projects in UAE.

Qualification Required

• Bachelor Degree in in Chemical /Safety/ Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline

JOB PURPOSE:

• Specialist for Technical Safety, Risk Management and Loss Prevention aspects in Project execution. Develop, review, recommend, advise, participate, analyze and conduct Technical Safety Studies, drawings, plans, procedures, HSE Impact Assessment (HSEIA), QRA, EEERA, Projects HSE Reviews (PHSER), Risk Assessments, HAZOP Reviews, HAZID Reviews for all green field and brown field projects/modifications carried out on any of the Company’s installation as mentioned in the Project description. Develop, Review and provide professional advice on design requirements for Active & Passive fire protection, F&G detection, safety and lifesaving systems guided by the Company’s HSE philosophies as well as Local and International Safety Design Codes/Standards.

Responsibilities

• Specialist, HSE Technical shall be responsible for Technical Safety, Process Safety Engineering & Loss Prevention deliverables.
• Provide Safety and Loss prevention support to project level to support ADNOC Offshore Corporate objective of preventing accidents, injuries, and asset/ business loss.
• Provide support to multi-discipline project team in Conceptual (Assess/Select), Front End Design (Define) and Detailed Engineering/ EPC (Execute).
• Prepare/ review scope of work for Project Contractors and HSE Consultants for all Technical Safety and Loss Prevention activities.
• Conduct technical evaluation for selection of Engineering/EPC Contractors and Technical HSE/ 3rd Party HSE Studies Consultants.
• Coordinate/ Liaise with Corporate HSE teams and support Project team on basic issues related to Environmental & Occupational Health issues as well as Construction/ Operation HSE issues.
• Review design works of Engineering/ EPC Contractors /Consultant’s Technical HSE works and ensure compliances with Company HSEMS/ HSE requirements, international standards, risk based assessments and engineering norms. Should have sound knowledge and understanding of ADNOC Standards &Guidelines/ different international codes /standards and multinational oil & gas operating company practices related to Technical HSE and LP engineering including but not limited to API, NFPA, BS, EI, IOGP etc.
• Review and approve drawings and technical documents for all Technical Safety and Loss Prevention related work.
• Perform/ Attend, participate and technically contribute in all HSE Workshops and Reviews including but not limited to HAZOP, PHA (HAZID, ENVID, OHRA), Bow-tie, ALARP Workshops, SIL/LOPA, Layout Safety Review, Project Risk Assessment, Constructability Review, Dropped Object, SIMOPS, PHSER.
• Interpretation of Physical Effects Modelling and Quantitative Risk Assessment and experience in industry safety studies modelling software’s.
• Perform/ review all HSE studies including but not limited to HSEIA (COMAH, EIA, OHRA, Bow-tie, ERP), QRA, FRA/FERA/FESA, ESSA, Consequence modelling, CFD, HSECES Performance Standard etc.
• Provide technical assistance, coordination and liaison with other discipline engineers within the Project/ Company on all aspects of engineering / technical matters.
• Participate as Company representative specialist on fire protection systems inspection and performance testing at Vendor's workshop or at Company Sites.
• Participate in site surveys of facilities to establish and identify the actual requirements.

Experience Required

• 15+ years of experience in an Engineering/ Technical HSE position in Oil and Gas or Petrochemical industry including minimum 5 years (preferred) in GCC region.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in similar position in major Oil and Gas or Petrochemical Projects.
• Managing team of Senior Engineers and Engineers (as appropriate) based on the Project
• Experience in executing HSEIAs and Safety Studies (including consequence and risk modeling) associated with offshore installations.
• Must be familiar with Safety software like PHA-Pro, PHAST, PHAST Risk, FLARESIM, THESIS, Bow-Ties, or equivalent as a minimum.
• Proficient in English.
• Experience from PMC/ EPC Background preferred. Previous ADNOC Offshore experience is advantage.

Professional Certifications

• Membership of a recognized International Safety Organization will be an advantage.

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Country Job Based In UAE Location UAE - Abu Dhabi Job Family Project Management Type of Contract Fixed Term Contract Full/Part time Full Time Region (current) Middle East Closing Date 15/05/2026 Ref No 15685