Senior Process Safety Engineer

We are currently seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer, reporting directly to the Head of the Department to join our team based in UAE, Abu Dhabi.

About us:

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the mission we offer you:

Job Title: Senior Process Safety Engineer
Department: Process Safety Engineering
Location: UAE / Engineering Office / Project Sites
Reports To: Lead Process Safety Engineer / Engineering Manager

Job Purpose

The Senior Process Safety Engineer is responsible for providing process safety engineering expertise throughout the lifecycle of oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, and energy projects. The role involves leading process safety studies, ensuring compliance with international standards and client requirements, identifying and mitigating major accident hazards, and supporting safe design and operation of facilities during 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

About you:

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

Qualifications: Bachelors or Diploma

Languages: English + proficiency level (Basic, Professional, Fluent)

Main skills: (up to 4)

Your career with us 

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T. EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.

What’s Next?

Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application. 

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