SENIOR PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

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)Disclaimer: Naukrigulf.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at abuse@naukrigulf.com #J-18808-Ljbffr