Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PMC Process Safety Lead Engineer to manage and oversee process safety engineering activities for a high-profile Oil & Gas pipeline construction project in Abu Dhabi. The Process Safety Lead Engineer will ensure all process safety aspects comply with project requirements, international standards, and safety regulations. This role demands strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and extensive experience in process safety for large-scale projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all process safety engineering activities for the project, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, review, and approve process safety deliverables, including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL studies, risk assessments, and safety case reports.
- Ensure that process designs incorporate robust safety principles and mitigate risks effectively.
- Provide technical expertise in identifying and evaluating process safety risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of process safety requirements into the overall project design.
- Conduct safety reviews and audits to identify non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
- Review and assess safety-related documentation, such as relief and blowdown calculations, fire and gas detection systems, and emergency shutdown systems.
- Support the resolution of process safety technical queries (TQ) and ensure design changes comply with safety standards.
- Prepare detailed process safety reports and provide progress updates to project stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and project teams on process safety best practices.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or a related field.
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Experience:
- 12-15 years of experience in process safety engineering, with a focus on Oil & Gas or large-scale pipeline construction projects.
- Proven experience in a PMC environment is highly desirable.
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Skills:
- Expertise in process safety analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA).
- Strong knowledge of international process safety standards and codes (e.g., API, ASME, IEC 61508/61511).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership skills for team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
- Proficiency in process safety software tools and systems.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
