SENIOR PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Safety Engineer to join our team for a major onshore oil and gas project in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all process safety engineering deliverables meet project requirements and international standards during the FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and execute Process Safety Engineering activities for onshore oil and gas facilities.
• Develop and review safety studies and reports such as: HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA, FERA, EERA, and SIMOPS.
• Provide input to engineering design documents ensuring compliance with safety standards and ADNOC codes where applicable.
• Define and verify design safety philosophies, fire protection philosophies, and hazardous area classifications.
• Perform consequence modeling and risk assessments using industry-standard tools.
• Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Review and approve deliverables from third-party safety consultants.
• Support client reviews and participate in safety workshops and audits.
• Ensure all activities adhere to local regulations, ADNOC standards, and international best practices.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Process Safety Engineering, specifically in the engineering phase (FEED, Detailed Design, Detailed Engineering) of onshore oil and gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC standards and UAE regulatory requirements is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading HAZOPs, SIL assessments, and various process safety studies.
• Familiarity with safety and risk software such as PHAST, PHA-Pro, DNV GL tools, or equivalent.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Previous experience working with or for major engineering consultants or EPCs in the Middle East is an advantage.

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