Senior Process Safety Engineer

About the Role / Mission
We are currently seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer to join our team based in UAE, Abu Dhabi. This role reports directly to the Lead Process Safety Engineer or Engineering Manager and is pivotal in providing process safety engineering expertise throughout the lifecycle of oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, and energy projects. You will lead process safety studies and ensure compliance with international standards and client requirements while identifying and mitigating major accident hazards to support the safe design and operation of facilities during various project phases including FEED, EPC, commissioning, and operational phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Safety Engineering:

  • Lead and execute Process Safety Engineering activities for FEED, Detailed Design, EPC, and Brownfield projects.
  • Develop and review Process Safety deliverables including:
    • Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) Reports
    • Fire and Gas Mapping Studies
    • Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Analysis (EERA)
    • Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
    • Safety Case Studies
    • Bow-Tie Analysis
    • Consequence Modeling
    • ALARP Demonstrations
    • Facility Siting Studies
    • Process Safety Philosophies

• Risk Assessment & Safety Studies:

  • Facilitate and lead:
    • HAZID Workshops
    • HAZOP Studies
    • SIL Classification Workshops
    • LOPA Assessments
    • Design Risk Reviews
    • Constructability and Operational Risk Reviews
  • Identify process hazards and recommend risk reduction measures to ensure acceptable risk levels.

• Design Safety Review:

  • Review engineering designs to ensure compliance with:
    • ADNOC Standards
    • International Codes and Standards
    • API
    • NFPA
    • IEC
    • ISO
    • Company Engineering Procedures
  • Support the design and verification of:
    • Firewater Systems
    • Gas Detection Systems
    • Fire Detection Systems
    • Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Systems
    • Blowdown and Depressurization Systems

• Process Safety Management (PSM):

  • Support the implementation and enhancement of Process Safety Management systems.
  • Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews.
  • Contribute to incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action recommendations.
  • Monitor compliance with process safety requirements throughout project execution.

• Coordination & Stakeholder Management:

  • Interface with clients, licensors, regulatory authorities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior process safety engineers.
  • Participate in project review meetings and client presentations.

• Site Support:

  • Support commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and operational troubleshooting activities.
  • Conduct site audits, safety inspections, and field verification exercises.
  • Assist with operational risk assessments and facility modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent.
• Master's Degree in Process Safety Engineering is desirable.
• Professional certifications such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer, CFSE, NEBOSH, or similar are advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in Process Safety Engineering.
• Proven experience in FEED and EPC projects within:
  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Refining
  • LNG
  • Energy Transition Projects
• Experience with ADNOC projects and standards is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Process Safety Engineering Principles
  • Risk Assessment Methodologies
  • Functional Safety (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511)
  • Fire and Explosion Analysis
  • Process Safety Management Systems
• Proficiency in process safety software such as:
  • PHAST
  • SAFETI
  • Flaresim
  • PIPENET
  • FLARENET
  • exSILentia
  • Similar industry-standard tools
• Strong knowledge of:
  • API Standards
  • NFPA Codes
  • IEC Standards
  • ISO Standards
  • ADNOC Engineering Standards

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary risk workshops.
• Strong report writing and technical presentation skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of process safety deliverables.
• Successful closure of HAZOP, SIL, and risk review actions.
• Compliance with project safety and regulatory requirements.
• Effective risk mitigation and reduction of safety-related design deviations.
• Positive client feedback and project audit outcomes.

Starting Date: ASAP

Your Career with Us
Working with us is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. You will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged while surrounded by diverse and talented individuals. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas and lead change. As your career progresses, you will benefit from learning opportunities and support for continuous growth and development.