Lead Safety Engineer  Full Time

Lead Safety Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Purpose

• Provide strategic leadership for process safety and industrial hygiene across FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the process safety management (PSM) framework to ensure compliant, safe, and reliable designs.
• Lead hazard analyses, risk assessment, and safeguarding strategies to protect personnel, assets, and the environment.
• Mentor safety engineers and coordinate safety-related interface activities with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and stewardship of process safety concepts, inherently safer design, and risk-based design approaches for FEED and detail scope.
• Oversee compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, API RP 14C, NFPA, IECEx) and project-specific requirements.
• Direct HAZOP, CHAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and other risk assessment activities; drive risk reduction actions and verification plans.
• Review and approve safety-related deliverables (SDS, HSE case, PHA, MOC/Change Notes, safety integrity requirements, P&ID safety layers).
• Manage safety interfaces with other disciplines (process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) and with external vendors.
• Lead the development of safety in design (SID) and major accident hazard (MAH) studies; support inherently safer design reviews.
• Champion incident investigation, learning reviews, and closure of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with commissioning and start-up safety requirements; support field safety during construction and operations.
• Contribute to project schedules and budgets related to safety deliverables; monitor progress and risks.
• Mentor and develop junior safety engineers; support training and professional development.
• Maintain awareness of technological advancements in process safety; propose value-added safety solutions.

Experience

• Experience: 15+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are  highly preferred
• Demonstrated track record delivering safety-critical design and risk-based studies on FEED/detail projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s of Engineering in a related field.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g., CPE or Chartered Safety Engineer) are a plus.
• Certification in process safety or risk assessment (e.g., PSM Lead, HAZOP Leader) is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in process safety engineering, hazard analysis, and risk management.
• Proficiency with process safety software and methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA, SIL calculation tools, PHA tools).
• Familiarity with FEED deliverables, MOC/Change control, and documentation controls.
• Knowledge of process safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., API RP, NFPA, OSHA, ISO 45001).
• Experience with lifecycle safety from design through commissioning and operations.
• Ability to integrate with process engineering, mechanical, and electrical disciplines for safe design.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.

Soft Skills

• Leadership & Mentorship: Strong leadership to guide safety teams and cross-functional groups.
• Communication: Clear, concise communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Proactive identification and mitigation of safety risks.
• Project Management: Planning, scheduling, risk management, and deliverable tracking.
• Influence & Collaboration: Effective collaboration with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Adaptability: Comfort in dynamic project environments and changing safety requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Rigorous approach to safety reviews and documentation.
• Safety Mindset: Deep commitment to health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards.