Process Safety Engineer

Please note this position is based in Saudi Arabia. The client will cover all relocation costs.

The Process Safety Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining process safety management (PSM) systems to ensure safe and reliable plant operations. This role focuses on identifying and mitigating process-related risks, supporting engineering and operations teams, and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards. The engineer will play a critical role in preventing major incidents, improving facility integrity, and promoting a strong safety culture.

2. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (or related discipline).

5+ to 7+ years of experience in process safety engineering within oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or heavy manufacturing environments.

Strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge of HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, SIL, MOC, and quantitative risk assessment methodologies.

Experience working with international safety standards (API, OSHA, IEC, NFPA, ISO).

3. Key Responsibilities Process Safety Management

Develop, implement, and maintain the facility’s PSM systems.

Lead or participate in HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, and risk assessment studies.

Conduct process safety audits, gap analyses, and compliance reviews.

Support Management of Change (MOC) processes and ensure proper documentation.

Engineering & Technical Support

Provide process safety expertise to engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.

Review process designs, P&IDs, and engineering documentation for safety compliance.

Evaluate plant modifications and ensure risks are adequately controlled.

Support incident investigations and root-cause analyses.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure compliance with local and international process safety regulations.

Prepare process safety reports, performance metrics, and documentation.

Maintain risk registers and ensure action items are tracked and completed.

Training & Continuous Improvement

Deliver process safety training to technical teams and operators.

Promote best practices and a strong safety culture across the facility.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process safety performance.

4. Key Skills & Competencies

Deep understanding of process safety engineering concepts.

Ability to conduct and lead technical risk assessments.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Proficiency in process safety software tools and engineering systems.

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

5. Preferred Qualifications

Certification in Process Safety (e.g., CCPS, NEBOSH Process Safety, TÜV Functional Safety).

Experience in refinery, petrochemical, or oil & gas environments.

Familiarity with emergency response planning and hazard mitigation strategies.